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Maternity care reorganised to protect women and babies

Changes are to be made to the way expectant mums are cared for by midwives and the maternity service, to reduce the risk of infection from coronavirus. 
In line with measures to prevent people attending hospital wherever possible, it’s proposed that mo…

Five new coronavirus cases confirmed

Since the last update (4pm Tuesday 31 March) there have been five further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle of Man now stands at 65.
In total 63 patients have been instructed to sel…

Isle of Man Engineering & Manufacturing businesses come forward to support COVID-19 response

Engineering and Manufacturing businesses based in the Isle of Man have been stepping up to support the local and international response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses active across sectors such as aerospace, oil and gas, and ceramics have been tu…

Isle of Man Disruption Loan Guarantee Scheme launches

Today the Isle of Man Government has announced the launch of the Isle of Man Disruption Loan Guarantee Scheme.
The Scheme has been introduced in response to the financial challenges facing businesses as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, …

Launch of Strategic Capacity Scheme

The Department for Enterprise’s Coronavirus Strategic Capacity Scheme has been established to provide financial support to businesses in sectors of strategic importance, starting with registered tourist accommodation business that have been financially…

Zero new coronavirus cases confirmed – 4pm 31 March 2020

Since the last update (10am Tuesday 31 March) 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 60.
In total 57 patients have been instructed to self-is…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Information for DOI Tenants and First Time Buyers – 31 March 2020

Further to our bulletin of 24 March, we are updating you again in light of recent developments and guidance received from Isle of Man Government.
Over the past week we have taken steps to ensure that the majority of our workforce can work from home in …

Coronavirus (COVID19) – Information for DOI Tenants and First Time Buyers – 31 March 2020

Further to our bulletin of 24 March, we are updating you again in light of recent developments and guidance received from Isle of Man Government.
Over the past week we have taken steps to ensure that the majority of our workforce can work from home in …

Changes regarding the registration and regulation of Manx registered charities will come into force from 1 April 2020.

As a follow up to the Charities Registration and Regulations Act 2019 becoming Manx law last year, the substantive provisions of the Act, as well as the Charities Regulations 2020 will come into force on 1 April 2020. The implementation of the Act will…

Death in custody

This morning (Tuesday 31 March) a prisoner was found dead on F Wing at the Isle of Man Prison. The death is unrelated to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Coroner of Inquests has been informed and thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.