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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…

Chief Minister’s Statement on COVID-19 – 29 April 2020

Good afternoon 
It is good to be back with you this afternoon. I should say at the start that I will have to leave the press conference before the end to join a video conference with colleagues from the United Kingdom, Guernsey and Jersey. But I will b…

Four further confirmed coronavirus cases – 4pm 29 April 2020

Since the last update (5:30pm Tuesday 28 April) there has been four further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus in the Isle of Man. 
The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 313.
In total 271 patients have been instructed to self-isolate …

Import Control Guidance

This news release is issued to draw attention to the publication of new UK import control guidance which explain the import prohibitions and controls that are currently in force. A new open general import  licence, explanatory note and notice to import…

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…