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Outdoor sports resume and facilities reopen but gyms remain closed

25/05/2020

People in the Isle of Man can enjoy most outdoor sports again as long as social distancing and gathering rules are followed.

A further 23 sports including cricket and athletics…

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No further coronavirus cases confirmed - 4pm 24 May 2020

24/05/2020

Since the last update (4pm Saturday 23 May) there have been no further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus - so the total number of confirmed cases remains at 336.

There…

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No further coronavirus cases confirmed - 4pm 23 May 2020

23/05/2020

Since the last update (4pm Friday 22 May) there have been no further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus - so the total number of confirmed cases remains at 336.

There…

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Back to Health - DHSC approach to restoring suspended or reduced services: part one

23/05/2020

Careful planning is underway to begin the process of restoring health and care services which have been suspended or reduced since the coronavirus outbreak in early March.

A document published…

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Minister Ashford's Statement on COVID-19 - 22 May 2020

22/05/2020

Good afternoon everyone,

We have updated you for many weeks at these briefings on the latest developments in our response to COVID-19.

Today marks a minor milestone, as we start…

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No further coronavirus cases confirmed - 4pm 22 May 2020

22/05/2020

Since the last update (4pm Thursday 21 May) there have been no further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus. 

The total number of confirmed cases remains at 336.

There have been…

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Overnight motorhome stays allowed at Ayres National Nature Reserve

22/05/2020

People will be allowed to sleep in their motorhome in a designated area within the Ayres National Nature Reserve (NNR) from Friday.

The recreational area in Smeale sits within the…

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Dentists to offer emergency treatments

22/05/2020

An emergency dental service has expanded its provision for Island patients as measures to limit the spread of coronavirus are gradually eased.

Dentistry poses a particular risk for infection transmission…

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Dog walkers asked to help protect upland wildlife

22/05/2020

Dog owners are reminded to keep their dogs on leads at all times whilst visiting uplands to avoid disturbing endangered ground nesting birds and livestock. 

At this time of year…

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Chief Minister's Statement on COVID-19 - 21 May 2020

21/05/2020

Good afternoon 

What a busy week it has been. And a week of significant changes. Probably the biggest changes we have made since we first had to bring in the…

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No further coronavirus cases confirmed - 4pm 21 May 2020

21/05/2020

Since the last update (4pm Wednesday 20 May) there have been no further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus. 

The total number of confirmed cases remains at 336.

There have been…

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Remote learning plans accelerated to support home schooling

21/05/2020

The Isle of Man Government is working closely with schools to help teachers use technology to offer the best possible education whilst children are unable to attend face-to-face classes.

The…

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Treasury Minister's Statement on COVID-19 - 20 May 2020

20/05/2020

Good afternoon 

The total number of tests undertaken is 4262 

We have had 4244 tests back 

Which means there are 18 outstanding Tests 

There have been 336 confirmed cases 

Meaning…

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12 week extension to COVID-19 support for businesses

20/05/2020

The Isle of Man Government has announced a 12 week extension to both the Salary Support Scheme (SSS) and the Manx Earnings Replacement Allowance (MERA) to provide continued support to…

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One further coronavirus case confirmed - 4pm 20 May 2020

20/05/2020

Since the last update (4pm Tuesday 19 May) there has been one further confirmed positive test for coronavirus. 

The total number of confirmed cases now stands at 336.

There have…

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Chief Minister Tynwald Statement: 19 May 2020

19/05/2020

Mr President, 

Thank you for allowing me to make this statement.  

My last statement was only a week ago. But in these unprecedented times, a lot of things have changed.…

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No new coronavirus cases confirmed - 4pm 19 May 2020

19/05/2020

Since the last update (4pm Monday 18 May) there have been no further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus. 

The total number of confirmed cases remains at 335.

There have been…

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Chief Minister's statement on COVID-19 - 18 May 2020

18/05/2020

Good afternoon

As well as the Health & Social Care Minister, today we also have Margaret Knight, the head of our Infection Prevention & Control team to speak to us…

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New guidance permits outside gatherings of up to 10 people

18/05/2020

Outdoor gatherings of up to 10 people will be permitted from Wednesday morning, with social distancing being observed at all times between those from different households. 

Chief Minister Howard Quayle…

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No new coronavirus cases confirmed - 4pm 18 May 2020

18/05/2020

Since the last update (4pm Sunday 17 May) there have been no further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus. 

The total number of confirmed cases remains at 335.

There have been…

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