The Isle of Man has been out of lockdown for nearly a fortnight - here's how they did it
coronavirus have been recorded on the island. On June 15, the Isle of Man became the first place in the British Isles to scrap social distancing, leaving residents free to enjoy pubs, restaurants, shops and gyms in practically the same way they did three months ago.Businesses no longer have to encourage employees to work from home, and limits on the number of people allowed in shops have been lifted.Chief Minister Howard Quayle announced the decision to scrap the two metre rule following 22 days with no new Covid-19 cases on the island."We know this is a bold step, we believe it is the right one at the right time,” he said at the time.“We want to get out of these restrictions as soon as we can.