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Financial Sanctions: Central African Republic

This news release is issued in respect of the financial sanctions in place against the Central African Republic.
Annex I to Council Regulation (EU) No 224/2014 has been amended with effect from 29 April2020 following the publication of Council Implemen…

Chief Minister’s Statement to Tynwald on COVID-19 – 28 April 2020

Mr President,  

Thank you allowing me the opportunity to make a statement. It is longer than it might normally be. But I want to ensure that Honourable Members have all the information they need.  

I would again like to thank all Honourable Member…

One further Covid-19 death confirmed – 5.30pm 28 April 2020

One further death from coronavirus in the community has been confirmed in the Isle of Man.
There have now been a total of 16 deaths in the community and 5 in hospital.
Since the last update (4pm Monday 27 April) there has been one further confirmed pos…

Chief Minister’s Statement on COVID-19 – 27 April 2020

Good afternoon
Before we get into the briefing, I would like to take a second to wish the United Kingdom Prime Minister well as he returns to work today, and as he wrestles with the challenges that await him.
Today, the Minister for Health & Social…

Two further COVID-19 deaths confirmed – 4pm 27 April 2020

Two further deaths from coronavirus have been confirmed in the Isle of Man.
Both deaths were in the community meaning there have now been fifteen deaths in the community and five in hospital.
Since the last update (12pm Sunday 26 April) there have been…

Changes introduced to Isle of Man Worker Migrant Visas

Changes have been introduced to extend the duration and conditions for certain Worker Migrants in response to the Isle of Man’s Proclamation of Emergency. The changes will allow those who hold a Worker Migrant visa and their dependents to receive exten…

Burma/Myanmar Sanctions

This news release is issued to raise awareness of changes to EU sanctions measures in relation to Burma/Myanmar.
Annex IV to Council Regulation (EU) No 401/2013 has been amended with effect from 25 April 2020, following the publication of Council Imple…

No new coronavirus cases confirmed

Since the last update (12pm Saturday 25 April) there have been no further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus in the Isle of Man.
The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 308.
In total 268 patients have been instructed to self-isolate and…

No new coronavirus cases confirmed

Since the last update (4pm Friday 24 April) there have been no further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus in the Isle of Man.
The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 308.
In total 268 patients have been instructed to self-isolate and 22…

Minister Ashford’s Statement on COVID-19 – 24 April 2020

Good afternoon 
I am joined today by Mr Ian Wright. Ian is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Noble’s Hospital. Welcome Ian, and thank you for coming, I really do appreciate your time. 
Using Ian’s usual job title there, you may wonder why I have inv…