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Publication List 06.08.21

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Chief Minister’s statement on COVID-19 – 5 August 2021

Good afternoon 
I am joined today at the podium by the Minister for Health and Social Care and online by our Director of Public Health. 
Since I last spoke to you, four members of our community have tragically lost their lives to COVID-19 – two of whic…

Extension to temporary residential home visiting measures

Manx Care is extending the temporary closure of its Residential Care Homes for older people.
A ten-day closure was put into place on Tuesday 27 July, covering the eight homes operated by the Adult Social Care division of Manx Care as a result of a numb…

Two deaths as a result of COVID-19

Two individuals have passed away as a result of COVID-19. 
One individual was receiving treatment for COVID-19 in Noble’s Hospital. The second death occurred in the community.   
Chief Minister Howard Quayle said:

‘I am incredibly sad to learn that tw…

Accuracy of COVID-19 hospital cases data confirmed

The Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed that the number of people of people being treated in Noble’s Hospital for COVID-19 is accurately reflected in the statistics published by Government online. 
Case numbers are updated daily on the C…

Routine GP appointments unavailable next Wednesday afternoon

Routine GP appointments will not be available from 1pm to 6pm on Wednesday 11 August 2021 as GPs attend their latest education session. 
This particular session has a dedicated focus to the Health Service Transformation Programme and is a welcome oppor…

Nearly £1.4m given to charity addressing climate issues

Nearly £1.4m has been awarded to an International charity which helps people affected by climate change issues in rural Africa.
Send a Cow are one of two charities selected from more than 30 that applied for support through the International Developme…

General licence – IOM/2021/BEL001

The Treasury has the power to issue General Licences for financial and trade sanctions regimes under a number of Regulations. 
On 4 August 2021, the Treasury issued General Licence IOM/2021/BEL001 under Regulation 32 of The Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit…

Department for Enterprise Launches Graduate Employability Training Programme

The Department for Enterprise has launched a Graduate Employability Training Programme designed to enhance recent graduate’s employability as they enter the job market.
The Graduate Employability Training Programme comprises a two week intensive course…

Patient dies in Noble’s Hospital of COVID-19

An Island resident who was being treated in hospital for COVID-19 has died (3 August 2021).  
Chief Minister Howard Quayle said:

‘It is extremely saddening to hear of the passing of another member of our community from this cruel virus. My thoughts ar…