Coronavirus COVID-19
18/08/2021
Manx Care is extending the temporary closure of one of its Residential Care Homes for older people.
Following a review of the COVID-19 position at Reayrt-ny-Baie in Douglas, the decision…
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17/08/2021
The first vaccination clinics are being held later this week for individuals aged 16 and 17 to receive a vaccine.
The clinics will be open for individuals in this age…
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16/08/2021
Members of the public will soon be able to order lateral flow devices (LFDs) online for home delivery by local courier, in a new approach to Island-wide distribution of the…
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13/08/2021
Manx Care will begin a phased re-opening of Residential Care Homes for older people from Monday 16 August.
Temporary closures have been in place in eight homes operated by the…
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12/08/2021
The Economic Recovery Group has announced an incentive which will encourage spending within the domestic economy, and provide more than £0.55million in direct consumer-based incentives to Isle of Man based…
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12/08/2021
The UK’s Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has announced that young people aged 16 and 17 should be offered a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
The JCVI’s advice…
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10/08/2021
Three people have died as a result of COVID-19, two of whom were patients at Noble’s Hospital.
Chief Minister Howard Quayle MHK said: “This is extremely sad news. On behalf…
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06/08/2021
Visiting has been suspended temporarily at Isle of Man Prison after a small number of prisoners in one wing were identified as Covid positive. The decision has been taken by…
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06/08/2021
Change in temporary VAT reduced rate for certain supplies of catering and admission to shows and other attractions from 1 October 2021
The temporary VAT rate reduction for certain supplies…
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05/08/2021
Good afternoon
I am joined today at the podium by the Minister for Health and Social Care and online by our Director of Public Health.
Since I last spoke to…
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05/08/2021
Manx Care is extending the temporary closure of its Residential Care Homes for older people.
A ten-day closure was put into place on Tuesday 27 July, covering the eight homes…
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05/08/2021
Two individuals have passed away as a result of COVID-19.
One individual was receiving treatment for COVID-19 in Noble’s Hospital. The second death occurred in the community.
Chief Minister Howard…
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05/08/2021
The Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed that the number of people being treated in Noble’s Hospital for COVID-19 is accurately reflected in the statistics published by Government…
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04/08/2021
An Island resident who was being treated in hospital for COVID-19 has died (3 August 2021).
Chief Minister Howard Quayle said:
Read More‘It is extremely saddening to hear of the passing…
04/08/2021
The Department for Enterprise has launched a Graduate Employability Training Programme designed to enhance recent graduate’s employability as they enter the job market.
The Graduate Employability Training Programme comprises a…
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03/08/2021
Midwives and healthcare professionals on the Island are encouraging women who are pregnant or considering pregnancy to register for the COVID-19 vaccine to protect themselves from the virus.
This push…
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02/08/2021
The Council of Ministers has recently reviewed the position and guidance on the use of face coverings.
In recent weeks there has been a visible increase in the use of…
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02/08/2021
Isle of Man residents who have requested proof of vaccination letters from Manx Care are being reminded that they must check whether the letter will be accepted by their travel…
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01/08/2021
A patient at Noble’s Hospital has died from COVID-19.
Chief Minister Howard Quayle MHK said:
Read More“I am deeply saddened by this news. My thoughts are with the loved ones and…
29/07/2021
Manx Care has confirmed its plan to reduce waiting lists across nine clinical specialities.
It will use the services of two UK-based external companies – Medefer and 18 Week Support…
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