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Chief Minister’s Statement on COVID-19 – 7 May 2020

Good afternoon
As well as the Health & Social Care Minister, we have Dr Henrietta Ewart, our Director of Public Health, on hand – or in fact on Zoom – to answer any public health related questions.
On Monday, we published a Roadmap document. I ment…

Chief Minister confirms next steps in response to coronavirus pandemic

Chief Minister Howard Quayle has confirmed the next steps being taken to enable the Isle of Man to continue its gradual emergence from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic under Stay Safe restrictions.
The measures were agreed by the Council of Mini…

Two further confirmed coronavirus case – 4pm 7 May 2020

Since the last update (4pm Wednesday 06 May) there have been two further confirmed positive test for coronavirus. 
The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 329.
There have been 3,599 concluded tests, 26 people are awaiting results and 3 people…

Bus vannin Service Update

bus vannin is carefully monitoring the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.
We are amending our services to better cater for the needs of our customers and to best accommodate social distancing.
From Monday 11 May the following timetables operate:…

One further confirmed coronavirus case – 4pm 6 May 2020

Since the last update (7pm Tuesday 05 May) there has been one further confirmed positive test for coronavirus. 
The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 327.
There have been 3,497 concluded tests, 79 people are awaiting results and 1 person aw…

The last use of the all-Island sirens will be to mark VE Day

Statement from the Isle of Man Government.
At 3pm on Friday 08 May, the all-Island sirens will sound the all clear for the last time to mark the 75th Anniversary of the cessation of hostilities in Europe.
The sirens are currently used to warn and infor…

Minister Skelly’s statement on COVID-19 – 5 May 2020

Good afternoon
We are just part way through a very active Tynwald debate regarding the Island’s future.
While we take a break from debate, I’d like to give you the latest updates on our test figures and on our economic progress.
Since the last update y…

Chief Minister’s motion speech to Tynwald – 5 May 2020

Mr President 

It is now 47 days since the first confirmed case of coronavirus in the Isle of Man.  It seems extraordinary to think how of much our lives have changed in this short space of time.   

We have been obliged to adopt new way of living. …

Chief Minister’s statement to Tynwald on COVID-19 – 5 May 2020

Mr President,

Thank you for allowing me to make a statement today on the situation relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.  

I will endeavour to be brief today. Some may say uncharacteristically. I think that much of what is pertinent today we can adeq…

One further confirmed coronavirus case – 7pm 5 May 2020

Since the last update (4pm Monday 04 May) there has been one further confirmed positive test for coronavirus. 
The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 326.
There have been 3,416 concluded tests, 43 people are awaiting results and 6 people are…