Since the first case of coronavirus was confirmed in the island, a series of increasingly stringent measures have been introduced aimed at limiting its spread.

They have impacted on all areas of everyday life and the economy: How we work, when we do our shopping, and even how we spend our leisure time.

Here, we look at how much life in the island has changed in just one week.

Thursday, March 19

â?¢ First island case of coronavirus confirmed

â?¢ Manx National Heritage sites close for ’foreseeable future’

â?¢ Heritage railways cease operations .

Friday, March 20

â?¢ A second case of coronavirus is confirmed in the island.

â?¢ Covid 111 helpline launched

â?¢ Social distancing measures are advised for all.

â?¢ Villa Marina and Gaiety Theatre close

â?¢ Parents can withdraw pupils from school without penalty

â?¢ Covid-19 mobile testing unit begins work: 76 people are tested in one day.

Saturday, March 21

â?¢ Confirmation Wards 1 and 2 at Noble’s Hospital have been reconfigured into ’cohort’ wards for Covid-19 patients.

Sunday, March 22

â?¢ Three new cases are confirmed, bringing total to five.It includes the first case of community transmission.

â?¢ Full closure of the NSC and all regional pools and gyms

â?¢ GCSE and A Level exams cancelled.

Monday, March 23

â?¢ The Isle of Man’s borders are closed to non-Manx residents

â?¢ Pubs, bars and clubs closed

â?¢ Cafes and restaurants closed, but permitted to offer takeaway and delivery services

â?¢ Schools are closed for all but children of key workers and vulnerable pupils

â?¢Number of confirmed cases jumps to 13

â?¢ £100m package to protect firms and save jobs is unveiled.

â?¢ Any Manx residents wishing to return to the island are urged to do so immediately.

â?¢ EasyJet stops flights to Isle of Man.

Tuesday, March 24

â?¢ Airline Aer Lingus stops its flights to the Isle of Man

â?¢ Chief Minister Howard Quayle warns people have 24 hours to comply with social distancing measures or restrictions will be increased

â?¢ By the afternoon there are 23 confirmed cases. The oldest patient is 75, the youngest in their early 20s

â?¢ For the first time, the majority of confirmed cases are through community transmission

â?¢ GPs will conduct all consultations by phone or video. No-one to attend a GP surgery without being invited.

Wednesday, March 25

â?¢ One of the 23 confirmed cases has been hospitalised

â?¢ The Chief Minister asks the community to prepare: ’We will have deaths in our community. Some of us will lose loved ones. We need to brace ourselves for that.’

Thursday, March 26

â?¢ All non-essential shops are ordered to close by the evening. Supermarkets, pharmacies, petrol stations, banks, pet shops and post offices may continue to trade

â?¢ Residents must stay at home or face a £30 on-the-spot fine. People may only leave their properties for certain tasks: shopping for necessities; taking one form of exercise a day; medical necessity; helping the vulnerable; moving under 18s between the homes of separated parents; or travelling to/from work where absolutely necessary.

â?¢ After Thursday’s scheduled flights land, no commercial or private aircraft may land at Ronaldsway airport. The only exceptions are for emergency medical transportation and mail.

Friday, March 27

â?¢ The overnight Heysham sailing, due in at 6am, is the last service permitted to carry passengers.

â?¢ The Isle of Man’s borders close to all new arrivals, including returning residents, for a period of at least 21 days.