As the number of coronavirus (Covid-19) cases continues to rise, the island is sealing its border to all non-residents.

Also in the news:

The tragic death of a 39-year-old woman from Ramsey is being investigated by detectives.

All schools are closed but key workers can still take their children to the island’s high schools and certain primary schools.

Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan has announced a £100m package designed to rescue the island’s economy and save as many jobs as he can. But he warns, not all jobs will be saved. We detail his plans which could cost over £600m by the time the crisis is over.

The Minister of Health has tried to allay concerns that the Isle of Man does not have enough ventilators. The UK has 6,000, we have six.

The island’s first coronavirus victim is recovering well at home and has even been able to work.

An Onchan woman who tested positive for Covid-19 is warning people to stay at home if they’re feeling unwell after she failed to display coronavirus symptoms of a fever or dry cough.

Plus our reporter Jess Ward went to Strand Street to gauge the views of the public on the outbreak.

We have been taking a look at how people and businesses around the island are adapting to the enormous changes being brought about by the coronavirus.

Away from Covid-19:

War hero Hector Duff collected his OBE from Lieutenant Sir Richard Gozney at a special ceremony at Government House.

A man who was ejected from a pub by six people has been fined £600 after admitting disorderly behaviour on licensed premises.

Seabirds covered in oil are being washed up on the island’s beaches at an alarming rate, a charity has warned.

Two men have been charged with assault causing grievous bodily harm after an alleged attack using a hammer.

A former special constable who assaulted a Co-op staff member who refused to sell him booze has been put on probation for 18 months.

The newest recruits to the Isle of Man’s Fire and Rescue Service have completed their initial training course.

A teaching union has said it was left with ’no option’ other than to reject the government’s latest offer to settle the teachers’ pay dispute.

Treasury has been criticised for a delay in bringing in a £2 cap on stakes on fixed odd betting machines.

The latest property sales.

The Department for Enterprise has submitted a bid for temporary tourist accommodation to be run by Duke Events for this year’s Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT.

Turn back time as we look at what was making the front pages of the Isle of Man Examiner in 1960, although some of the stories sound awfully familiar.

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