Vaccine extended to further age groups
23/12/2021
Young children aged 5 – 11 at higher risk of COVID-19 will now be offered two doses of Pfizer BioNTech’s Comirnaty vaccine.
The decision follows the latest advice from the…
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Islander’s urged to take personal responsibility in managing COVID with new self-testing measures
21/12/2021
Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK last night announced changes to the Island’s response to COVID, including a move towards maximising the self-management of testing across the community.
New evidence shows…
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Chief Minister's statement on COVID-19 - 20 December 2021
20/12/2021
Good evening.
You will all be aware by now of the rapid spread of COVID infections across the United Kingdom and further afield caused by the recently identified Omicron variant.…
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Pregnant women strongly encouraged to get the COVID vaccine
17/12/2021
Pregnant woman are being urged to get themselves vaccinated against COVID-19 following the publication of further evidence providing reassurance on the safety of the jab.
The latest data from the…
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Booster rollout ramping up ahead of Christmas
16/12/2021
A major expansion in the Island’s rollout of booster jabs is underway. From this Saturday (18 Dec) top-up jabs will be available to all adults aged 40 and over and…
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Get your COVID Pass in time for travel in the New Year
16/12/2021
Island residents planning overseas travel in the New Year are reminded to register for their NHS COVID Pass in good time – and ensure they can fulfil all necessary requirements…
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12 to 17 year olds vaccine clinic cancelled to further increase booster rollout
16/12/2021
The vaccine clinic that was due to be held this weekend for 12 to17 year olds to receive a COVID vaccine is now cancelled.
Instead, the clinic will be used…
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Covid-19 PCR testing centre appointment time
14/12/2021
Manx Care are asking the public to arrive as close as possible to their allocated PCR test time.
Manx Care staff are experiencing huge numbers of people turning up outside…
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Two possible cases of COVID-19 Omicron variant detected
11/12/2021
Two possible cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 have been detected in the Isle of Man.
The two cases were identified through PCR tests from individuals in the community.…
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COVID-19 Winter Disruption Scheme Open for Applications
10/12/2021
Applications are now open for the COVID-19 Winter Disruption Scheme, which provides additional financial support to the Island’s catering, hospitality, leisure, tourism and travel, retail and lifestyle sectors, impacted by…
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No change to COVID-19 measures but situation remains under review
09/12/2021
There are no plans at this stage for further changes to measures brought in last week to slow the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, but the situation remains…
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COVID-19 swabbing centre forced to close
07/12/2021
The COVID-19 swabbing centre at the Grandstand in Douglas has been forced to close temporarily for safety reasons, as a result of Storm Barra.
Every effort has been made to…
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First step for online booking of COVID-19 vaccination boosters
03/12/2021
Older adults in the Island are among the first to use a new system for booking vaccination booster jabs online, which has gone live today.
The system offers Manx residents…
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Vaccine clinics for 12 to 17 year olds
03/12/2021
Please note, the clinic on Saturday 18 December has been cancelled.
Walk-in clinics are being held for young people aged 12 to 17 to receive either their first or…
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Chief Minister praises public for response and urges continued vigilance
03/12/2021
The National Covid Response Group met yesterday to further evaluate the Island's response to the Omicron variant.
Since the new measures came in at 4am Tuesday 30 November, the Island…
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£9m of Further COVID Support for Businesses this Winter
02/12/2021
The Economic Recovery Group (ERG) has announced new and extended measures to support local businesses in light of continuing pressures around COVID-19.
- A grant will be offered to all businesses…
‘Know before you Go’ to Support Hospitality Businesses this Christmas
01/12/2021
Individuals are being encouraged to take lateral flow tests before Christmas parties, which will help to enable events to go ahead safely, and to help minimise disruption to hospitality businesses…
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NHS App for vaccination certificates extended to Isle of Man
01/12/2021
Isle of Man residents can now view and show their COVID-19 vaccination status* through the NHS App, with just a few taps on their mobile phone.
The NHS App is…
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Manx Care reminds everyone to ‘mask up’!
30/11/2021
Manx Care is reminding members of the public that medical grade IIR fluid-resistant facemasks need to be worn in all of the health and social care settings it operates across…
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Booster vaccination rollout ramps up against new Covid variant
30/11/2021
The COVID-19 booster vaccination programme is to be expanded in the Island to increase defences for individuals and the population against the Omicron variant, following a change in advice from…
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