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Update on COVID-19 situation at St Ninian’s High School

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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Important message for students at St Ninian’s High School

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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Businesses and individuals reminded to be alert for COVID symptoms

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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Vaccination Certificates proposals for international travel

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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Vaccination rollout to pass two major milestones

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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Digital approach to demonstrating vaccination status

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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Chief Minister's statement on COVID-19 - 17 June 2021

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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COVID-19 Screening to be piloted with secondary school pupils

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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Changes proposed to easing of Island’s border restrictions

15/06/2021

Proposals for a revised approach to easing the Island’s border restrictions will go before Tynwald this week.

The Government’s COVID-19 Exit Framework set out the aim of removing travel restrictions…

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Returning students urged to register for vaccination

15/06/2021

Students returning to the Isle of Man will be offered their two doses of COVID-19 vaccine during the summer break. Special vaccination clinics have been arranged for the end of…

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Last call approaches to register for Covid-19 vaccination

10/06/2021

Island residents who wish to have a vaccination to reduce the risk of becoming seriously ill with COVID-19 are urged to register now, before the current phase of the rollout…

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Economic Recovery Group Announce Further ‘Transition Payment’ to Support Hospitality Sector

07/06/2021

The Economic Recovery Group has announced that further support will be provided to the Island’s hospitality sector, in light of the continued impact of ongoing border restrictions. 

The Business Premises…

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Move in location for vaccination appointments in July

03/06/2021

More than 2,000 vaccination appointments at the end of the current vaccination programme are to be moved from the airport hub to the Chester Street hub in Douglas.

With the…

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Additional vaccination schedule planned and Moderna vaccine rolled out

28/05/2021

A third safe and effective vaccine against COVID-19 is to be used in the latest phase of the Island’s vaccination rollout, targeting those who have been delayed in joining the…

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Local authority elections rescheduled for July 22

27/05/2021

The local authority elections have been rescheduled and are now set to take place on Thursday 22 July.

The elections provide an opportunity for people to make a positive contribution…

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Report provides analysis of Steam Packet-related Covid cluster

21/05/2021

An independent report into the circumstances of the outbreak of COVID-19 in February this year in relation to the Steam Packet Company, is published today. The review was conducted at…

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Border changes confirmed for Monday 24 May

21/05/2021

Changes to the Isle of Man’s borders that were announced earlier this week will come into effect on Monday 24 May.

The Council of Ministers has reviewed the latest data…

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Coronavirus (Covid-19) – Salary Support Scheme

20/05/2021

The Salary Support Scheme will continue to remain open to businesses in the travel and tourism sector, and also launderettes where, in the year prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, more…

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Further easing of Island’s border restrictions set for 24 May

17/05/2021

The Island will move to the next phase of the Government's COVID-19 Exit Framework on Monday 24 May, meaning travellers will benefit from shorter periods of self-isolation.

This latest easing…

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Chief Minister's statement on COVID-19 - 17 May 2021

17/05/2021

Good afternoon. Thank you for joining us today.

Here with me at the podium is the Minister for Health and Social Care and our Director of Public Health.

It’s been…

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