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Three new coronavirus cases confirmed

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…

Statement by the Chief Minister on COVID-19 – 27 March 2020

I know that many of you were moved by the video from our health and social care colleagues that we showed yesterday evening. I know many of you also joined in the outpouring of thanks for them last night at 8pm. They are indeed heroes. And we must not …

Chief Minister’s statement to Tynwald on COVID-19 – 27 March 2020

Mr President
Thank you for allowing me to make a brief statement today.
I last addressed this Honourable Court only a few days ago (24 March) I reported to you then that the world was falling victim to a wicked and unforgiving virus.
Mr President, the …

Emergency Powers (Speed Limit) Regulations 2020

An all-Island speed limit of 40mph will be introduced from midnight tonight (27 March) as the Isle of Man Government continues to put measures in place to ensure that Noble’s Hospital does not become overwhelmed during the coronavirus pandemic.
The mov…

Bus vannin Service Update

bus vannin would like to thank those of you who are following the Government instructions not to travel unless your journey is absolutely essential.
This is critical to fighting the spread of COVID-19, protecting our health care system and maintaining …

Zero new coronavirus cases confirmed

Since the last update (10am Friday 27 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 29.
27 patients have been instructed to self-isolate and …

STEP 2020 Programme cancelled

Today the Department for Enterprise has announced that the STEP 2020 Programme has been cancelled. 
The Programme, which places local undergraduate students within Isle of Man based organisations to complete an 8 week project-based placement during the…

Executive Agencies welcome new Political Members

The Department for Enterprise has announced two new political delegations with immediate effect. 
Lawrie Hooper MHK will be taking responsibility for Business Isle of Man. 
Peter Greenhill MLC will be taking responsibility for Finance Isle of Man, Ente…

Airport terminal building opening hours

In response to the global COVID-19 Pandemic, the following restrictions on access to the Terminal Building apply.
The Terminal Building will only be open during the following times:
Monday to Friday – 5:30am to 9:30am and 1pm to 9:15pm
Saturday – CLOSE…

Department for Enterprise public counter to close

The Department for Enterprise’s public counter on the first floor of St. George’s Court will be closed until further notice. 
The team is committed to protecting the welfare of customers and staff during the coronavirus pandemic, while maintaining the …