Fri, 04 Sep 2020
Health Minister David Ashford has urged caution when analysing Covid-19 figures in the UK.
Data from the Office for National Statistics shows English cases have jumped to their highest weekly level since the end of May, although the death rate is currently low.
The Isle of Man Government has consistently said the situation across the water will be a determining factor in when the borders here re-open.
Mr Ashford says testing in the UK has been ramped up, meaning more cases are being identified:
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