Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

New Order made to enable virtual Planning Committee meetings

People will still be able to watch Planning Committee meetings following an Order in Tynwald this week that enables them to be held virtually while face-to-face meetings are not possible.
The Planning Committee is currently required by legislation to m…

Nine new case of COVID-19 detected – 17 January 2021

Nine new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the Isle of Man, however all are from individuals already in self-isolation.
The first two cases were detected through the day 1/6/13 testing regime for individuals who travel to the Island.  Their isola…

Vaccination programme rolls out to care homes

Care home residents across the Island will be offered protection from Covid-19 over the coming weeks as the vaccination rollout programme expands into the community.
A team of vaccinators will visit residential homes operated by the Department of Healt…

Extended suspension of services to protect vulnerable groups

Measures to protect some of the most vulnerable members of the community from coronavirus are to be extended to cover the length of the current circuit break.
The Department of Health and Social Care’s residential homes for older people, dementia care …

One new case of COVID-19 detected – 16 January 2021

One new case of COVID-19 has been detected in the Isle of Man.
The individual was already in self-isolation because they are a close contact of someone who tested positive for the virus. Their period of self-isolation has been extended.
The current num…

Chief Minister’s statement on COVID-19 – 15 January 2021

Good afternoon. Thank you for joining us today.
We are now into Day 9 of our circuit break lockdown.
As we have done all this week, we have our Director of Public Health joining us on Zoom. The Minister of Health & Social Care is here in person – a…

Amendments made to Coronavirus Business Support Scheme criteria

Changes have been made to the Circuit Break Lockdown Coronavirus Business Support Scheme to provide support to a greater number of Isle of Man businesses and self-employed persons. 
The revised scheme, based on Scheme introduced in March 2020, was laun…

One new case of COVID-19 detected – 15 January 2021

One new case of COVID-19 have been detected in the Isle of Man. 
It was detected in a day 1 test for an individual who travelled to the Island and who was already in self-isolation. The isolation period continues and further tests will be offered. 
The…

GPs embrace Covid working to protect patients and staff

Island GPs are adapting swiftly to the challenges of the current lockdown and reassuring the public that all surgeries remain open. 
Patients who want to make an appointment with their GP should check the practice website and call the surgery in advanc…

Operator sought to make NSC café a dining destination

A unique opportunity has arisen to transform the café at the National Sports Centre into a focal point for guests and visitors. 
Experienced providers are asked to register their interest on the Government’s website, demonstrate their capability of run…