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Minister Ashford’s Statement on COVID-19 – 14 April 2020

Good afternoon, everyone 

I want to begin by thanking all those who stood in tribute yesterday to the members of our community who have lost their lives to Covid-19. 

The one-minute’s silence was impeccably observed, particularly by the Isle of Ma…

Twelve new coronavirus cases confirmed – 6:30pm 14 April 2020

Since the last update (10am Tuesday 14 April) there have been 12 further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus. 
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle of Man now stands at 254.
In total 237 patients have been instructed to s…

Statement to Tynwald by the Minister for Health and Social Care on COVID-19 – 14 April 2020

Mr President  

Before I begin this statement, I would like to convey a message from the Chief Minister who although present today has asked that I deliver his statement on his behalf.  

I know that the first thing he would want me to mention is to…

Roll-out of glucose monitoring systems on hold

The roll-out of glucose monitoring systems for people with Type 1 diabetes has been put on hold while the Isle of Man Government focuses on the Island’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The Government had intended to make the Freestyle Libre and …

Zero new coronavirus cases confirmed – 10am 14 April 2020

There have been no new tests returned to the Isle of Man this morning. This is due to plane departure times. The Government expects more test results before today’s 4pm briefing. Therefore, since the last update (4pm Monday 13 April) there have been no…

Ten new coronavirus cases confirmed

Since the last update (10am Monday 13 April) there have been ten further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle of Man now stands at 242.
In total 227 patients have been instructed to se…

Donors urged to keep giving blood

The Department of Health and Social Care is urging people to keep giving blood as normal during the coronavirus pandemic.
Sessions are continuing during April in order to maintain supplies, with enhanced safety measures in place to protect donors and s…

Island residents and businesses warned over counterfeit health care products

Businesses and consumers in the Isle of Man are urged to be vigilant against scammers selling counterfeit health care products online.
According to the Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading (OFT) scammers are using bogus websites to sell a variety of fake…

Four new coronavirus cases confirmed

Since the last update (4pm Sunday 12 April) there have been four further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle of Man now stands at 232.
In total 217 patients have been instructed to se…

Two new coronavirus cases confirmed

Since the last update (10am Sunday 12 April) there have been two further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle of Man now stands at 228.
In total 213 patients have been instructed to se…