Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Social distancing remains in place as Island takes first steps forward in coronavirus battle

Chief Minister Howard Quayle today announced that, from Friday, the Isle of Man will be moving forward in its battle with the coronavirus pandemic.
Details were revealed on how the Isle of Man Government intends to enable some businesses and workers to…

Seven new coronavirus cases confirmed – 5.20pm 21 April 2020

Since the last update (4pm Monday 20 April) there has been seven further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus in the Isle of Man. 
The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 307.
In total 282 patients have been instructed to self-isolate and…

Financial Sanctions: ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida (1)

This news release is to issue a correction for four listings in the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida sanctions regime.
Council Regulation (EC) 881/2002 (“the Regulation”) imposing financial sanctions against the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida organisations has b…

Minister Ashford’s Statement on COVID-19 – 20 April 2020

First of all, I’d like to say a thank you. When I spoke last week, I asked you to stay inside once again – and you did. I asked you to continue to social distance – and you did. I asked you to only shop infrequently for necessary supplies – and you did…

One new coronavirus case confirmed – 4pm 20 April 2020

Since the last update (10am Monday 20 April) there has been one further confirmed positive test for coronavirus in the Isle of Man. 
The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 300.
In total 276 patients have been instructed to self-isolate and 1…

One new coronavirus case confirmed – 10am 20 April 2020

Since the last update (4pm Sunday 19 April) there has been one further confirmed positive test for coronavirus in the Isle of Man. 
The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 299.
In total 282 patients have been instructed to self-isolate and 11…

No new coronavirus cases confirmed

Since the last update (10am Sunday 19 April) there have been no further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus in the Isle of Man.
The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 298.
In total 284 patients have been instructed to self-isolate and 1…

One new coronavirus case confirmed

Since the last update (4pm Saturday 18 April) there has been one further confirmed positive test for coronavirus in the Isle of Man.
The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 298.
In total 283 patients have been instructed to self-isolate and 1…

Five new coronavirus cases confirmed

Since the last update (4pm Friday 17 April) there have been five further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle of Man now stands at 296.
In total 281 patients have been instructed to se…

Celebration of Island’s sporting talent to go ahead online

Sports fans will be able to watch the Isle of Man Sports Awards from the comfort of their own home on 23 April, as the Island weathers the impact of COVID-19.
The annual award ceremony scheduled for the 2 April was cancelled last month in response to t…