Clarity over PCR testing requests in the Isle of Man
08/04/2022
Please be reminded that there are now only four reasons for requesting a PCR test in the Isle of Man, which are as follows:
- You require a PCR in order…
Manx Care is encouraging parents/carers of 5-11 year olds to register for vaccination
07/04/2022
Manx Care is reminding the public that vaccination programmes continues to be a robust approach to protecting the community from Covid-19.
Vaccine invite letters are being sent out to all…
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Manx Care to launch Antiviral treatments for Covid-19
31/03/2022
Manx Care is reminding the public that the best protection against Covid-19 is for the whole community to get vaccinated. While figures are steadying off on the Isle of Man…
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Manx Care will continue to maintain Covid precautions post 1 April 2022
25/03/2022
Following discussions with Isle of Man Government, and whilst taking into account the high levels of community transmission of Covid-19 in the community, Manx Care will continue to maintain its…
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Chief Minister confirms all remaining COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted on Friday 1 April
25/03/2022
Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK has confirmed that the Isle of Man will remove all remaining COVID-19 restrictions from 00:01hrs on Friday 1 April.
The removal of the restrictions signals…
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Parents of 5 – 11 year olds invited to register their child for COVID-19 vaccine
22/02/2022
Parents of young children aged 5 – 11 are invited to come forward and register their child for the COVID-19 vaccination to allow the team to plan the rollout accordingly.…
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5 – 11 year olds to be offered COVID-19 vaccine in line with JCVI guidance
17/02/2022
The Isle of Man’s COVID-19 vaccination programme will follow the latest advice from the UK’s Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) on the non-urgent offer of vaccination of those…
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De-escalation of Covid Ward arrangements at Noble’s Hospital
10/02/2022
Manx Care is pleased to announce that they have moved from level two to one in Noble’s Hospital.
This move sees the closure of the dedicated Covid ward (Ward 12),…
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Island’s border restrictions to ease from 11 February
10/02/2022
A further easing of the Island’s border restrictions will come into effect at 00:01am on Friday 11 February.
The changes align the Island’s border rules with the revised rules for…
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Residents encouraged to come forward for COVID vaccine
09/02/2022
Island residents are encouraged to still come forward and take up the opportunity to get the COVID-19 vaccination.
Last week the Government announced plans to move to an endemic approach…
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Manx Care is set to continue the wearing of mandatory face masks in all of their settings
04/02/2022
The requirement for people to wear face masks in health and social care settings operated by Manx Care – unless they are medically exempt – will continue for the time…
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Chief Minister's statement on COVID-19 - 03 February 2022
03/02/2022
I am pleased to be joined this evening by our Director of Public Health Dr Henrietta Ewart and the Chief Executive of Manx Care Teresa Cope.
As we enter…
Government sets out plan for endemic approach to COVID-19
03/02/2022
The Government has set out its plan to treat COVID-19 as an endemic disease similar to other illnesses such as flu and norovirus, with a target date of 31 March…
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Manx Care face mask policy continues
21/01/2022
In line with Isle of Man Government’s policy changes to move to Level One of the COVID-19 Winter Framework in relation to Covid regulations, Manx Care is requesting that visitors…
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Change in face covering rules as threat from Omicron eases
21/01/2022
Additional measures put in place last month to reduce the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 will end tomorrow.
It follows a significant reduction in the number of coronavirus…
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Parents invited to register their child for COVID-19 vaccine
19/01/2022
Parents and guardians of clinically vulnerable children aged 5 – 11 are now able to register their child for the vaccine.
Last month, following advice from the UK’s Joint Commission…
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Face-to-face outpatient appointments to resume next week
14/01/2022
Face-to-face outpatient appointments will begin again on Monday (17 January) at Noble’s Hospital and Ramsey District Cottage Hospital following a temporary switch to virtual appointments as a result of the…
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Change to COVID-19 testing for international arrivals
10/01/2022
From 00:01 on Tuesday 11 January 2022 any arriving international travellers, who are fully vaccinated and eligible for entry to the Isle of Man, will no longer have to…
Manx Isolation Payment to provide more financial support to more people
07/01/2022
A new £300 Manx Isolation Payment will come into effect on Monday 10 January for those who test positive for COVID-19 and are unable to work.
The lump-sum will replace…
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Vaccinations continue apace in 2022
01/01/2022
Island residents are being urged to come forward for the COVID-19 jabs they’re eligible for – and start 2022 with the best protection from serious illness caused by the virus.…
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