Vaccination clinics for 16 – 17 year olds
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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Online ordering for home delivery of lateral flow devices
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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Phased re-opening of residential homes
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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LoveIOM Gift Card Announced, to Provide Boost to the Island’s Domestic Economy
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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Older teens invited to register for COVID-19 vaccination
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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Three deaths from COVID-19
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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Prison visiting suspended as precautionary safety measure
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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VAT reduced rate for certain supplies of catering and admission to shows and other attractions from 1 October 2021
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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Chief Minister's statement on COVID-19 - 5 August 2021
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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Extension to temporary residential home visiting measures
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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Two deaths as a result of COVID-19
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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Accuracy of COVID-19 hospital cases data confirmed
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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Patient dies in Noble’s Hospital of COVID-19
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…
Department for Enterprise Launches Graduate Employability Training Programme
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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Pregnant women encouraged to get COVID-19 vaccine
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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Advice on face coverings strengthened for crowded and enclosed spaces
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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Travellers reminded to check if proof of vaccination letters will be accepted
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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Patient dies from COVID-19
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…
Manx Care outlines waiting list reduction plan
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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Island due to follow latest JCVI advice for COVID-19 vaccines
29/07/2021
The Isle of Man’s COVID-19 vaccination programme is due to follow the recent advice from the UK’s Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) on the vaccination of those aged…
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