Coronavirus COVID-19
14/07/2021
A new home testing scheme has launched for close contacts of people who have tested positive for COVID-19, meaning an end to self-isolation.
The increase in COVID-19 cases in recent…
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14/07/2021
As the current stage of the vaccination programme winds down, individuals still wanting to be vaccinated against COVID-19 are urged to register as soon as possible.
This call for residents…
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14/07/2021
The Council of Ministers met yesterday (Tuesday 13 July) to explore ways to reduce the economic and social impact of COVID-19 self-isolation rules.
Currently, anyone who is fully vaccinated does…
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12/07/2021
Isle of Man residents requiring proof of their COVID-19 vaccination status for international travel, in the next fortnight only, can now request a letter from Manx Care.
The measure has…
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09/07/2021
Isle of Man residents who have received the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine are being reassured that no doses branded Covishield have been administered on the Island.
Covishield – manufactured by the…
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04/07/2021
This Sunday will see the closure of the vaccination hub based at Ronaldsway Airport, nearly six months after it first opened.
With the Island moving to living in a world…
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01/07/2021
Manx residents are being urged not to call their GPs or the Welcome Centre with questions about the NHS App, which will soon provide evidence of their Covid-19 vaccination status.…
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01/07/2021
This time in the school year staff and students are normally very busy.
For sixth formers they are looking back on what they have learnt and finishing assessments and exams.…
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01/07/2021
Good afternoon everyone and thank you for joining us.
The Chief Minister is engaged in other duties this afternoon, so he has asked me to lead today’s briefing. I…
30/06/2021
A pupil from a primary school on the Island has today tested positive for COVID-19 and the headteacher has contacted all parents/carers to update them. The school remains open and…
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29/06/2021
From Tuesday 29 June, anyone arriving in England from an amber list country and transiting through to the Isle of Man, will no longer be required to book private COVID-19…
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28/06/2021
The Isle of Man Government has donated £800,000 to the World Health Organization (WHO) to help with the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The money will be used to support…
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28/06/2021
Following a member of staff at St Ninian’s High School testing positive for COVID-19 over the weekend, a student attending the school has today tested positive for the virus. Contact…
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27/06/2021
Three new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the Isle of Man in the last 24 hours. Two are travel related and one was detected in a linked individual…
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26/06/2021
Businesses and individuals are reminded to be vigilant when it comes to COVID-19 symptoms. Anyone who develops symptoms should immediately isolate and call 111.
The reminder applies to everyone, including…
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25/06/2021
Island residents planning to travel abroad are being urged to download the UK NHS App so they are ready for its rollout in the Isle of Man, and able to…
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24/06/2021
The Island’s vaccination programme is due to pass two major milestones this week as the rollout continues at pace. By Friday, 50% of the adult population will have had both…
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17/06/2021
The final stages of planning are underway to provide Isle of Man residents with access to their COVID vaccination certification for travel, via the UK NHS App.
The UK NHS…
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17/06/2021
Good afternoon everyone and thank you for taking the time to watch and listen.
I am joined today by the Minister for Health and Social Care and our Director of…
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15/06/2021
A voluntary pilot testing scheme for COVID-19 is due to begin in secondary schools throughout this summer term.
The scheme will involve home testing lateral flow tests being offered to…
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