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Six further COVID-19 deaths confirmed – 4:45pm 22 April 2020

Six further deaths from coronavirus have been confirmed in the Isle of Man.
They were all deaths in the community meaning there have now been eleven deaths in the community and four in hospital.
Since the last update (4:30pm Tuesday 21 April) there hav…

Support for Tourism Accommodation Sector

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the tourism industry in the Isle of Man is facing considerable challenges. In recognition of the fact that accommodation providers are experiencing unprecedented issues, The Department for Enterprise has been working …

Chief Minister’s Statement on COVID-19 – 21 April 2020

Good afternoon. It is good to be back.
I have been touched by the messages I have received since my COVID diagnosis was confirmed. Thank you. I am through the symptoms now. But I do have to share with you that it is a horrid and debilitating condition….

Social distancing remains in place as Island takes first steps forward in coronavirus battle

Chief Minister Howard Quayle today announced that, from Friday, the Isle of Man will be moving forward in its battle with the coronavirus pandemic.
Details were revealed on how the Isle of Man Government intends to enable some businesses and workers to…

Seven new coronavirus cases confirmed – 5.20pm 21 April 2020

Since the last update (4pm Monday 20 April) there has been seven further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus in the Isle of Man. 
The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 307.
In total 282 patients have been instructed to self-isolate and…

Financial Sanctions: ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida (1)

This news release is to issue a correction for four listings in the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida sanctions regime.
Council Regulation (EC) 881/2002 (“the Regulation”) imposing financial sanctions against the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida organisations has b…

Minister Ashford’s Statement on COVID-19 – 20 April 2020

First of all, I’d like to say a thank you. When I spoke last week, I asked you to stay inside once again – and you did. I asked you to continue to social distance – and you did. I asked you to only shop infrequently for necessary supplies – and you did…

One new coronavirus case confirmed – 4pm 20 April 2020

Since the last update (10am Monday 20 April) there has been one further confirmed positive test for coronavirus in the Isle of Man. 
The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 300.
In total 276 patients have been instructed to self-isolate and 1…

One new coronavirus case confirmed – 10am 20 April 2020

Since the last update (4pm Sunday 19 April) there has been one further confirmed positive test for coronavirus in the Isle of Man. 
The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 299.
In total 282 patients have been instructed to self-isolate and 11…

No new coronavirus cases confirmed

Since the last update (10am Sunday 19 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 298.
In total 284 patients have been instructed to self-isolate and 1…