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Loganair sets out Isle of Man plans for Summer 2021

Loganair has today announced its Summer 2021 schedule from the Isle of Man – stepping up services on existing routes, restoring routes suspended during the pandemic and adding three completely new ones.    
The airline – which has maintained the Isle o…

Extended shielding for clinically vulnerable group

A further period of shielding is to be advised for people identified as clinically vulnerable and extremely clinically vulnerable, to reduce the risk of exposure to coronavirus.
People in these groups were offered guidance on protecting themselves by s…

Three new cases of COVID-19 detected – 12 January 2021

Three new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the Isle of Man.
Two of the cases are individuals already in self-isolation because a member of their household tested positive for the virus. Their period of self-isolation has been extended.
The sourc…

The public are offered a primary role to shape future Manx health and care services

The Health and Care Transformation Programme is asking the public for their views on how general practice (GP) services, dental services, pharmacies and opticians can best support them with their health and wellbeing.
This is an opportunity to affect h…

New locations identified that could pose low risk of COVID-19 – 11 January 2021

Following a recent positive case of COVID-19, eight locations have been identified which could pose a low risk of contracting the virus for people who visited at specific times.
Wednesday 30 December 2020
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm – Paparazzi, Loch Promenade,…

Chief Minister’s statement on COVID-19 – 11 January 2021

Good afternoon.
We are now into Day 5 of our circuit break lockdown.
The Minister of Health & Social Care is here with me to provide another update on the vaccination programme. We also have the Director of Public Health on Zoom.
I know that many o…

Parents asked to keep children at home where possible

Parents are being asked to keep their children at home whenever possible and only use hub schools when strictly necessary.
The Isle of Man Government is also strongly advising secondary age students and school staff who can wear face coverings to do so…

Flood information and advice on new, dedicated website

A website has been launched today aimed at providing advice, support and information to protect against flooding on the Isle of Man. 
iomfloodhub.im is an important development in improving safety and protecting property from flooding across the Islan…

Parents receive free school meal vouchers for second lockdown

Parents of children who normally receive free school meals will receive vouchers to spend on essential groceries while schools remain closed.
Most schools and nurseries in the Isle of Man closed on Thursday, except for 14 educational hubs kept open fo…

Two new cases of COVID-19 detected – 10 January 2021

Two new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the Isle of Man.
The first case is a day 1 test result of someone self-isolating having travelled to the Isle of Man. They remain in self-isolation and will be offered further tests on day 7 and 13 of the…