Two new unexplained positive cases of Covid-19 have been recorded on the island.Government’s lab and contact tracing teams identified two positive cases last night.

The contact tracing team have started investigating the circumstances.

The two individuals are self-isolating and additional testing is underway for close contacts.

The Council of Ministers met this morning to hear the latest from the contact tracing team.

They are due to meet again at lunchtime to consider any updates.

Government said any new information will be shared with the public when available.

Chief Minister Howard Quayle MHK, said: ‘After so many days without cases this has given us cause for concern.

‘It is an important reminder that although we were able to lift legal restrictions on Monday, April 19, we should not think of our situation as back to normal. A global pandemic is still happening around us and we need to maintain the highest levels of vigilance.

‘I cannot emphasize enough how critical it is to call 111 if you have any symptoms that could be related to COVID – even if you have been vaccinated.’