People who wish to visit their loved ones’ graves over the Easter holiday will not be able to do so.

Douglas borough cemetery on Glencrutchery Road and the lawn cemetery on Johnny Watterson Lane closed to the public with effect yesterday until further notice as a result of restrictions imposed by the Emergency Powers (Coronavirus) (Closure of Businesses and Other Premises) Regulations 2020.

The only exception to the closure will be when the two cemeteries are being used for funerals, cremations and burials. A maximum of 15 mourners is allowed, in line with government guidelines.