Author Archives: Isle of Man Government News

Mobile coronavirus testing unit

The unit set up to take samples from members of the public to test for coronavirus will operate during a two hour window from Sunday 22 March.
The unit will be staffed from 10am – midday seven days a week. The hub for community testing opened at the Gr…

Suspension of Adult Social Care services to reduce threat of infection

Measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 are to impact Adult Social Care services for older people and those with learning disabilities, which have been suspended or reduced.
Alladult learning disability services at Greenfield Park have been closedun…

Financial Sanctions: Democratic Republic of the Congo

This news release is issued in respect of financial sanctions imposed against the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Annex I to Council Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005 has been amended with effect from 20 March 2020, following the publication of Council Im…

Statement by Minister for Education, Sport and Culture on COVID-19 – 20 March 2020

The key priority for our Department is the health and wellbeing of all our pupils, teachers and staff.
There has been understandable concern and anxiety about the invisible threat this virus presents.
This week I have been meeting with head teachers an…

Statement by Chief Minister on COVID-19 – 20 March 2020

I am grateful to the Health Minister for speaking to you this morning and taking you through the details of the Island’s first confirmed case. We have been reassured that the patient and their family are doing well.
I however need to inform you that we…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) – How to contact the Income Tax Division

The Income Tax Division is committed to ensuring that the welfare and safety of our customers and staff is our top priority in these unprecedented times.
As we continue to follow the advice and recommendations from Government, the Division would like t…

Support measures for businesses and workers to be announced on Monday

A package of emergency measures to support businesses and workers during the coronavirus pandemic will be announced at 1pm on Monday.
Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan MHK will make the announcement and has today issued a message to all those currently a…

Statement by the Minister for Health and Social Care

As we announced last night, the first confirmed case of COVID-19 has now been identified on the Island.
The patient had recently returned home after a holiday in Spain. They developed symptoms, sought medical advice and were advised to self-isolate.
Th…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Railway Suspension

To help support efforts to prevent the impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on the Island, Isle of Man Railways have been following advice from Public Health Isle of Man, the National Health Service, the World Health Organisation and other transport indust…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Railway update

To help support efforts to prevent the impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on the Island, Isle of Man Railways have been following advice from Public Health Isle of Man, the National Health Service, the World Health Organisation and other transport indust…