Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

One new coronavirus case confirmed

Since the last update (10am Thursday 26 March) there has been one further confirmed positive test for coronavirus.
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle of Man now stands at 26.
24 patients have been instructed to self-isolate …

Grant scheme extended to support self-employed in construction and education sectors

Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan MHK has today announced that a grant scheme to support self-employed workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic will be extended further to include those working in construction and education.
A £3,000 grant was introd…

Patient Transfer update

The Government has announced that with limited exceptions, the Island will close its borders for at least 21 days from tonight (Thursday 26 March). Read the Chief Minister’s statement in full.
One of the exceptions covers the transfer of patients to th…

Interim system for hospital outpatient clinics

A new system of ‘virtual’ appointments is in place for hospital outpatient clinics at Noble’s Hospital to limit the risk of exposure to coronavirus.
The focus is on preventing people attending hospital in person unless absolutely necessarily during the…

Two new coronavirus cases confirmed

Since the last update (4pm Wednesday 25 March) 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 25.
24 patients have been instructed to self-isolat…

Bus vannin Service Update

bus vannin is in the process of reviewing its timetable in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. 
From tomorrow, Wednesday 25 March, a Winter Sunday Service will be in operation each day with some added Saturday Services as detailed below.
A reduc…

Bus vannin Service Update

bus vannin continues to review its timetable in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
From tomorrow, Thursday 26 March, the same Winter Sunday Service will be in operation as today with some added Saturday Services, as detailed on www.bus.im.
Due …

Statement by the Chief Minister on COVID-19 – 25 March 2020

Our primary objective has been, and will continue to be, the preservation of life.
I have told you that we would take decisions based on:

Advice from our clinical and public health professionals
The evolving situation on the Island
The best interests …

Family Planning Service reconfigured

Changes have been made to the way Family Planning Services are offered to the public during the coronavirus outbreak.
For the time being, face-to-face appointments are being replaced with phone consultations, to protect clients and staff and ensure no …

Zero new coronavirus cases confirmed

Today (Wednesday 25 March) there have been no further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle of Man remains at 23.
22 patients have been instructed to self-isolate and one is being treat…