A second member of Steam Packet crew has tested positive for Covid.
The Steam Packet confirmed this morning that an Isle of Man-based crew member, who does not hold a passenger-facing role, is self-isolating after testing positive.
They had the test while off-duty and were placed in immediate isolation.
A UK-based member of the Ben-my-Chree’s crew tested positive last week.
It has not yet been confirmed whether the two cases are linked.
The Steam Packet said in a statement: ’The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company can confirm an Isle of Man-based crew member has tested positive for coronavirus.
’Contact tracing is underway and a handful of colleagues who the individual was in contact with are also self-isolating.
’The Steam Packet has clear hygiene and sanitation policies in place for its crew to prevent Covid spread on both its vessels and at its ports.
The Ben-my-Chree is being deep cleaned and disinfected on a daily basis.’
Health Minister David Ashford insisted there are currently no cases in the community.
He said: ’There are no community cases currently identified.
’All cases identified link back to being close contacts of existing cases.’
Peel Centenary Centre has closed as a precaution for 72 hours after a possible contact of a confirmed case visited the venue.
Dave McLean at the centre said: ’It’s just as a precaution. There is no reason whatsoever to believe there is any danger. We feel it’s sensible to be cautious.’