Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Two new coronavirus cases confirmed – 15 April 2020 4pm (1)

Since the last update (11am Wednesday 15 April) there have been two further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus. 
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle of Man now stands at 258.
In total 241 patients have been instructed t…

Emergency measures to protect Island remain in place

The Isle of Man’s state of emergency has been extended until midnight on 15 May 2020.  A proclamation was signed this morning by the Lieutenant Governor, His Excellency Sir Richard Gozney.  

The Isle of Man’s measures on social distancing are to con…

Two deaths from coronavirus have been confirmed – 15 April 2020 11am

Two further deaths from coronavirus have been confirmed in the Isle of Man. Both were male with underlying health conditions and passed away at Noble’s Hospital.
Since the last update (6:30pm Tuesday 14 April) there have been two further confirmed posi…

Minister Ashford’s Statement on COVID-19 – 14 April 2020

Good afternoon, everyone 

I want to begin by thanking all those who stood in tribute yesterday to the members of our community who have lost their lives to Covid-19. 

The one-minute’s silence was impeccably observed, particularly by the Isle of Ma…

Twelve new coronavirus cases confirmed – 6:30pm 14 April 2020

Since the last update (10am Tuesday 14 April) there have been 12 further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus. 
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle of Man now stands at 254.
In total 237 patients have been instructed to s…

Statement to Tynwald by the Minister for Health and Social Care on COVID-19 – 14 April 2020

Mr President  

Before I begin this statement, I would like to convey a message from the Chief Minister who although present today has asked that I deliver his statement on his behalf.  

I know that the first thing he would want me to mention is to…

Roll-out of glucose monitoring systems on hold

The roll-out of glucose monitoring systems for people with Type 1 diabetes has been put on hold while the Isle of Man Government focuses on the Island’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The Government had intended to make the Freestyle Libre and …

Zero new coronavirus cases confirmed – 10am 14 April 2020

There have been no new tests returned to the Isle of Man this morning. This is due to plane departure times. The Government expects more test results before today’s 4pm briefing. Therefore, since the last update (4pm Monday 13 April) there have been no…

Ten new coronavirus cases confirmed

Since the last update (10am Monday 13 April) there have been ten further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle of Man now stands at 242.
In total 227 patients have been instructed to se…

Donors urged to keep giving blood

The Department of Health and Social Care is urging people to keep giving blood as normal during the coronavirus pandemic.
Sessions are continuing during April in order to maintain supplies, with enhanced safety measures in place to protect donors and s…