There has been a big drop in the total number of active Covid-19 cases in the Isle of Man, according to government figures released this afternoon.

The total is down to 1,738. Yesterday’s number was 1,887.

A total of 215 new cases were recorded in the previous 24 hours.

There are still 10 people in hospital with the virus.

A recent surge in Covid-19 positive cases hit 2,028 on Wednesday. It has declined since.

Covid restrictions are due to end on Friday. Click here to read our recent story.

Schools are still struggling to cope with the number of absent teachers.

St Ninian’s is asking some pupils to stay at home on Monday. Click here to read that story.