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Minister Ashford’s Statement on COVID-19 – 8 May 2020

Today is VE day. Many of us expected to be marking the day by having a street party, taking part in organised events or by paying our respects at religious services.  

Today, we showed our respect by doing this virtually. Today, we demonstrated our …

No further confirmed coronavirus cases

Since the last update (4pm Thursday 07 May) there have been no further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus. 
The total number of confirmed cases remains at 329.
There have been 3,651 concluded tests, 19 people are awaiting results and 3 people are…

Bus timetable revised to cater for customer demand

bus vannin continues to review its timetable in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
From Monday 11 May a revised ‘Enhanced Covid Timetable’ will be introduced to cater for customer demand and accommodate requirements around social distancing.
Th…

Chief Minister’s Statement on the 75th anniversary of VE Day

You may by now have become accustomed to seeing me and my Ministers appearing at this lectern on a daily basis to provide the latest update about the current pandemic we face. 

And at times such as these all of our focus is of course on the present,…

Chief Minister’s Statement on the 75th anniversary of VE Day

You may by now have become accustomed to seeing me and my Ministers appearing at this lectern on a daily basis to provide the latest update about the current pandemic we face. 

And at times such as these all of our focus is of course on the present,…

Planning Application Publication List

In accordance with the Orders and Regulations listed below, the most recent planning applications received and validated for publication are now available for viewing online including a link on which the site extents can be viewed via an online map.
A …

Chief Minister’s Statement on COVID-19 – 7 May 2020

Good afternoon
As well as the Health & Social Care Minister, we have Dr Henrietta Ewart, our Director of Public Health, on hand – or in fact on Zoom – to answer any public health related questions.
On Monday, we published a Roadmap document. I ment…

Chief Minister confirms next steps in response to coronavirus pandemic

Chief Minister Howard Quayle has confirmed the next steps being taken to enable the Isle of Man to continue its gradual emergence from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic under Stay Safe restrictions.
The measures were agreed by the Council of Mini…

Two further confirmed coronavirus case – 4pm 7 May 2020

Since the last update (4pm Wednesday 06 May) there have been two further confirmed positive test for coronavirus. 
The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 329.
There have been 3,599 concluded tests, 26 people are awaiting results and 3 people…

Bus vannin Service Update

bus vannin is carefully monitoring the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.
We are amending our services to better cater for the needs of our customers and to best accommodate social distancing.
From Monday 11 May the following timetables operate:…