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Coronavirus scams lead to Island warning

Isle of Man residents are being warned to be vigilant after a rise in coronavirus-related scams in the UK and on the Island.
According to the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) scammers in the UK are using a variety of tactics including emails, social media,…

Five new coronavirus cases confirmed – 10am 29 March 2020

Since the last update (4pm Saturday 28 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 37.
35 patients have been instructed to self-isolat…

Five new coronavirus cases confirmed – 4pm 29 March 2020

Since the last update (10am Sunday 29 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 42.
40 patients have been instructed to self-isolate…

Zero new coronavirus cases confirmed – 4pm 28 March 2020

Since the last update (10am Saturday 28 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 32.
30 patients have been instructed to self-isolate an…

Three new coronavirus cases confirmed – 10am 28 March 2020

Since the last update (4pm Friday 27 March) 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 32.
30 patients have been instructed to self-isolate…

Three new coronavirus cases confirmed – 10am 27 March 2020

Since the last update (4pm Thursday 26 March) 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 29.
27 patients have been instructed to self-isola…

Debt Counselling Service maintained during coronavirus lockdown

Island residents who find themselves in financial difficulty are being reminded that a confidential Debt Counselling Service remains available to them.
The service, run by the Isle of Man Government’s Office of Fair Trading (OFT), gives people the oppo…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) – important notice to all taxpayers

In the forthcoming weeks there are a number of statutory deadlines approaching for the submission of tax returns whilst the issue of tax returns to all individual taxpayers normally takes place in early April each year.
The Income Tax Division recognis…

Eleven new coronavirus cases confirmed

Since the last update (4pm Monday 30 March) 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 60.
57 patients have been instructed to self-isolat…

Statement by the Chief Minister on COVID-19 – 30 March 2020

I often thank the journalists for joining us at this press briefing. But I would like today to thank you the public for tuning in. Friday’s briefing had almost thirty five thousand views across the various platforms. I know for some people this is beco…