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Two new coronavirus cases confirmed

Since the last update (4pm Wednesday 25 March) there have been two further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus.
The total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Isle of Man now stands at 25.
24 patients have been instructed to self-isolat…

Bus vannin Service Update

bus vannin is in the process of reviewing its timetable in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. 
From tomorrow, Wednesday 25 March, a Winter Sunday Service will be in operation each day with some added Saturday Services as detailed below.
A reduc…

Bus vannin Service Update

bus vannin continues to review its timetable in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
From tomorrow, Thursday 26 March, the same Winter Sunday Service will be in operation as today with some added Saturday Services, as detailed on www.bus.im.
Due …

Statement by the Chief Minister on COVID-19 – 25 March 2020

Our primary objective has been, and will continue to be, the preservation of life.
I have told you that we would take decisions based on:

Advice from our clinical and public health professionals
The evolving situation on the Island
The best interests …

Family Planning Service reconfigured

Changes have been made to the way Family Planning Services are offered to the public during the coronavirus outbreak.
For the time being, face-to-face appointments are being replaced with phone consultations, to protect clients and staff and ensure no …

Zero new coronavirus cases confirmed

Today (Wednesday 25 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 23.
22 patients have been instructed to self-isolate and one is being treat…

All Social Security Counter Services Suspended

Social Security counter services at Markwell House in Douglas and Ramsey Town Hall have been closed until further notice.
Most visits to the counter are by people submitting claims to benefits, and this can be done by post – Social Security Offices, Ma…

Option for benefits and pensions to be paid direct to bank accounts

In response to the coronavirus pandemic and restrictions on movement, the Isle of Man Government is reminding people who receive state pensions or benefits at a post office using a MiCard that they can be paid directly into their bank account instead.

Alcohol Duty – Wine and made-wine, post duty point dilution

Legislation is being introduced which provides for penalty and forfeiture provisions for anyone diluting wine and made-wine after the excise duty point has passed, if that dilution would have resulted in a higher amount of duty being payable. The chang…

Closure of Income Tax Division’s public counter

The Income Tax Division’s public counter on the second floor of Government Office has been closed until further notice.
The team is committed to protecting the welfare of customers and staff during the coronavirus pandemic at the same time as maintaini…