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News around Isle of Man

Statement by Chief Minister on COVID-19 – 20 March 2020

I am grateful to the Health Minister for speaking to you this morning and taking you through the details of the Island’s first confirmed case. We have been reassured that the patient and their family are doing well.
I however need to inform you that we…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) – How to contact the Income Tax Division

The Income Tax Division is committed to ensuring that the welfare and safety of our customers and staff is our top priority in these unprecedented times.
As we continue to follow the advice and recommendations from Government, the Division would like t…

Support measures for businesses and workers to be announced on Monday

A package of emergency measures to support businesses and workers during the coronavirus pandemic will be announced at 1pm on Monday.
Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan MHK will make the announcement and has today issued a message to all those currently a…

Statement by the Minister for Health and Social Care

As we announced last night, the first confirmed case of COVID-19 has now been identified on the Island.
The patient had recently returned home after a holiday in Spain. They developed symptoms, sought medical advice and were advised to self-isolate.
Th…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Railway Suspension

To help support efforts to prevent the impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on the Island, Isle of Man Railways have been following advice from Public Health Isle of Man, the National Health Service, the World Health Organisation and other transport indust…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Railway update

To help support efforts to prevent the impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on the Island, Isle of Man Railways have been following advice from Public Health Isle of Man, the National Health Service, the World Health Organisation and other transport indust…

Covid 111 line opens to assist Island patients

A new telephone helpline to assist patients with suspected Covid-19 opens tomorrow, Friday 20 March at 6am. The service will coordinate enquiries from members of the public and streamline the process of assessing symptoms and sending individuals for te…

Planning Applications – 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 …

Patient on Island tests positive for coronavirus

A patient on the Island has today, Thursday 19 March, tested positive for coronavirus.
The patient had recently returned to the Isle of Man from a trip to Spain.
The Public Health team has been in touch with the patient to provide advice and support, a…

Coronavirus update 19 March

A number of important announcements in response to the coronavirus pandemic have been made today.
From 6am tomorrow (Friday) a specific coronavirus phone line will be operational, COVID-111. By dialling 111 Isle of Man residents will be put through to …