Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Snaefell Surgery will remain open

Thanks to overwhelming support from their patients, Snaefell GP practice located in the South Douglas area will remain open.
Minister for Health and Social Care David Ashford said,

‘The department is delighted at this positive outcome, which is great …

Vaccination rollout passes 50,000 doses milestone

More than 51,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have now been administered in the Isle of Man, including 36,000 first doses.
The milestone comes at the same time as the completion of issuing vaccination invitations to everyone in the nine priority groups of…

Two new case of COVID-19 detected – 31 March 2021

Two new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the Isle of Man. Both can be linked to existing cases.
All individuals are self-isolating along with members of their household and further tests will be offered. Contact tracing continues.
The current nu…

One new case of COVID-19 detected – 30 March 2021

One new case of COVID-19 have been detected in the Isle of Man. It cannot currently be linked to other cases.
All individuals are self-isolating along with members of their household and further tests will be offered. Contact tracing continues.
The cur…

Eight new cases of COVID-19 detected – 29 March 2021

Eight new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the Isle of Man.
All individuals are self-isolating along with members of their household and further tests will be offered. Contact tracing continues.
The current number of active cases of COVID-19 on …

Chief Minister’s statement on COVID-19 – 29 March 2021

Good afternoon. Thank you for joining us today.
I am here at the podium with the Minister of Health & Social Care. And our Director of Public Health joins us on Zoom.
I will hand over to the Minister for today’s update. Before I do, I would like to…

Option for benefits and pensions to be paid directly to bank accounts

In light of the ongoing threat posed by COVID-19 and the associated limitations on movement, the Treasury is reminding people who receive their state pensions or benefits at a post office using their MiCard that they can be paid directly into their ban…

Three new cases of COVID-19 detected – 28 March 2021

Three new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the Isle of Man. 
All individuals are self-isolating along with members of their household and further tests will be offered. Contact tracing continues.
The current number of active cases of COVID-19 on…

Four new cases of COVID-19 detected – 27 March 2021

Four new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the Isle of Man. 
All individuals are self-isolating along with members of their household and further tests will be offered. Contact tracing continues.
The current number of active cases of COVID-19 on …

Death of two patients from COVID-19 – 28 March 2021

Two patients at Noble’s Hospital have died from COVID-19.
It takes the total number of people who have lost their lives while suffering from the virus on the Island to 29.
Chief Minister, Howard Quayle MHK, said:

“My thoughts – and I am sure those of …