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Zero new coronavirus cases confirmed – 4pm 8 April 2020

Since the last update (10am Wednesday 08 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 158.
In total 150 patients have been instructed to sel…

VillaGaiety to close until October 2020 to ensure the safety of customers, staff and performers

The VillaGaiety announce today (Wednesday 08 April) that all scheduled performances and events up to the end of September 2020 will no longer go ahead. This is in line with current social distancing guidelines to delay the spread of COVID-19. Due to le…

Eight new coronavirus cases confirmed – 10am 8 April 2020

Since the last update (4pm Tuesday 07 April) there have been eight further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle of Man now stands at 158.
In total 150 patients have been instructed to …

Speech by Health and Social Care Minister – 7 April 2020

Before I move onto the detail of today’s briefing I have a short statement I wish to make. 

The Chief Minister has developed mild symptoms of Covid19.  

As a precaution he immediately self-isolated and dialled 111.  

In line with the advice he r…

Eleven new coronavirus cases confirmed – 10am 7 April 2020

Since the last update (4pm Monday 06 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 150.
In total 143 patients have been instructed to self…

Zero new coronavirus cases confirmed – 4pm 7 April 2020

Since the last update (10am Tuesday 07 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 150.
In total 143 patients have been instructed to self-…

Statement by the Treasury Minister on COVID-19 support measures – 6 April 2020

Good afternoon
Over the last three weeks I have told you what direct and indirect financial measures have been put in place to help you through this Coronavirus pandemic.
It is clear from the response that we have received that the effects of the pande…

Eleven new coronavirus cases confirmed

Since the last update (4pm Monday 06 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 150.
In total 143 patients have been instructed to self…

Repatriation process outlined for Isle of Man residents

Health Minister David Ashford MHK today outlined plans to allow the safe return of Isle of Man residents who did not make it back before the Island’s borders were closed on Friday 27 March.
Those returning will be placed in quarantine for 14 days at a …

Minister Ashford’s Statement on COVID-19 – 6 April 2020

On the 25th March 2020, the Council of Ministers closed the Isle of Man’s borders. This came into effect on Friday 27th March. 
As well as closing the borders, we shut non-essential retail premises, closed bars, restaurants and imposed stringent self-i…