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A second death from coronavirus has been confirmed

A second death from coronavirus has been confirmed on the Isle of Man. The 57 year old man passed away in the intensive care unit at Noble’s Hospital on Saturday 11 April.
The man was a former police officer and a further news release from the Chief Co…

Repatriation Statement

Today the Isle of Man Government will further progress the process of returning Isle of Man residents to the Island in a careful and controlled manner. 
Since the closure of the Island’s borders on the 27th March over 400 individuals have been in touch…

Twenty two new coronavirus cases confirmed

Since the last update (10am Saturday 11 April) there have been 22 further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle of Man now stands at 226.
In total 214 patients have been instructed to s…

Online services for birth and death registration

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic the Isle of Man Central Registry has introduced a simplified and safe process for registering a birth or a death, by enabling all informants to register through the Government’s online services portal. 
This t…

Community joins forces to make PPE for Island’s front line staff

Engineers, teachers and 3D printer enthusiasts have come together to help produce personal protective equipment (PPE) for front line workers in the battle against COVID-19 on the Isle of Man.
The equipment is being made to supplement the PPE which the …

Three new coronavirus cases confirmed

Since the last update (4pm Friday 10 April) there have been three further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle of Man now stands at 204.
In total 192 patients have been instructed to s…

Eleven new coronavirus cases confirmed

Since the last update (10am Friday 10 April) there have been 11 further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle of Man now stands at 201.
In total 189 patients have been instructed to sel…

Island care home supported to manage coronavirus outbreak

A nursing home in the Isle of Man where two residents have tested positive for coronavirus is being closely monitored and supported by the Department of Health and Social Care.
In this case both residents were transferred to the inpatient Covid-19 ward…

Think about your household waste

Advice is being issued today to help reduce the amount of waste being placed in wheelie bins across the Isle of Man.
With restrictions on movement, schools closed and many either unable to work or working from home, it is recognised that households may…

Zero new coronavirus cases confirmed

Since the last update (4pm Thursday 09 April) there have been no further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle of Man remains at 190.
In total 178 patients have been instructed to self-…