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No new coronavirus cases confirmed

Since the last update (9pm Saturday 09 May) there have been no further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus. 
The total number of confirmed cases remains at 330.
There have been 3,749 concluded tests, 24 people are awaiting results and five people …

Roadmap outlines challenges of getting children back to school

The potential challenges of accommodating more pupils in schools have been outlined in a roadmap for education by the Isle of Man Government.
The framework, which has been shared with all teachers and their unions, builds on the Government’s medium-ter…

One further confirmed coronavirus case

Since the last update (4pm Friday 08 May) there has been one further confirmed positive test for coronavirus. 
The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 330.
There have been 3,734 concluded tests, 24 people are awaiting results and 10 people ar…

Safety of elderly residents compels move from Abbotswood

Residents of Abbotswood Nursing Home are to be found places at other residential and nursing homes in the Island. 
The decision has been made by the Department of Health and Social Care, which has been managing the home since 13 April, and is keeping t…

Minister Ashford’s Statement on COVID-19 – 8 May 2020

Today is VE day. Many of us expected to be marking the day by having a street party, taking part in organised events or by paying our respects at religious services.  

Today, we showed our respect by doing this virtually. Today, we demonstrated our …

No further confirmed coronavirus cases

Since the last update (4pm Thursday 07 May) there have been no further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus. 
The total number of confirmed cases remains at 329.
There have been 3,651 concluded tests, 19 people are awaiting results and 3 people are…

Bus timetable revised to cater for customer demand

bus vannin continues to review its timetable in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
From Monday 11 May a revised ‘Enhanced Covid Timetable’ will be introduced to cater for customer demand and accommodate requirements around social distancing.
Th…

Chief Minister’s Statement on the 75th anniversary of VE Day

You may by now have become accustomed to seeing me and my Ministers appearing at this lectern on a daily basis to provide the latest update about the current pandemic we face. 

And at times such as these all of our focus is of course on the present,…

Chief Minister’s Statement on the 75th anniversary of VE Day

You may by now have become accustomed to seeing me and my Ministers appearing at this lectern on a daily basis to provide the latest update about the current pandemic we face. 

And at times such as these all of our focus is of course on the present,…

Planning Application Publication List

In accordance with the Orders and Regulations listed below, the most recent planning applications received and validated for publication are now available for viewing online including a link on which the site extents can be viewed via an online map.
A …