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One new coronavirus case confirmed – 4pm 6 April 2020

Since the last update (10am Monday 06 April) there has been one further confirmed positive test for coronavirus.
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle of Man now stands at 139.
In total 132 patients have been instructed to self…

Temporary Work Permit Relaxation

As part of the emergency measures brought in to support the economy during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Department for Enterprise has taken a number of measures to temporarily relax the work permit system: 

All  existing work permits autom…

Eleven new coronavirus cases confirmed – 10am 6 April 2020

Since the last update (4pm Sunday 05 April) there have been eleven further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle of Man now stands at 138.
In total 131 patients have been instructed to …

Financial Sanctions: ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida (1)

This news release is issued in respect of the restrictive measures directed against the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida organisations.
Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 has been amended with effect from 4 April 2020  following the publication of Commis…

Pre-school voucher scheme to be extended for children of key workers

The Isle of Man Government has agreed to extend the pre-school voucher scheme to support nurseries, childminders and other child day care providers during the Covid-19 pandemic. 
This move will ensure that the children of all key workers will continue…

Eleven new coronavirus cases confirmed

Since the last update (4pm Sunday 05 April) there have been eleven further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle of Man now stands at 138.
In total 131 patients have been instructed to …

Zero new coronavirus cases confirmed – 4pm 5 April 2020

Since the last update (10am Sunday 5 April) there have been zero further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle of Man remains at 127.
In total 122 patients have been instructed to self-…

Manx farmers receive early support payment due to coronavirus pressures

Manx farmers will receive the final payment from the Isle of Man Government’s Agricultural Development Scheme (ADS) a month ahead of schedule due to the global coronavirus pandemic.
Qualifying farmers receive their ADS payment in three instalments with…

Isle of Man fishing industry to receive financial support during unprecedented coronavirus situation

The Isle of Man Government has announced a package of financial support for Manx seafood businesses to help protect their future during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Action is required to protect the industry infrastructure, such as vessels and process…

Six new coronavirus cases confirmed – 4pm 4 April 2020

Since the last update (10am Saturday 4 April) there have been six further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle of Man now stands at 126.
In total 122 patients have been instructed to s…