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Parents receive free school meal vouchers

When the Island’s schools closed to most pupils on 23 March the Isle of Man Government remained committed to provide free school meals to all eligible children.
Packed lunches have been distributed from the school hubs and all the children of key worke…

Chief Minister’s Statement on COVID-19 – 23 April 2020

Good afternoon 

I am joined today by the Health & Social Care Minister and also by Dr Henrietta Ewart, our Director of Public Health.  

Without further ado, I will ask the Health & Social Care Minister to take you through today’s statistic…

One further COVID-19 death confirmed – 23 April 2020

One further death from coronavirus has been confirmed in the Isle of Man.
This was a death in the community meaning there have now been twelve deaths in the community and four in hospital.
Since the last update (4pm Wednesday 22 April) there have been …

Chief Minister’s Statement on COVID-19 – 22 April 2020

Good afternoon 
I am delighted to have been joined today by the Chief Constable. The police are a crucial part of our efforts to keep our population safe. I am grateful for what they have been doing.   
Before I invite the Chief Constable to update yo…

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…