We made a series of important announcements yesterday. I have been overwhelmed for the support we have received. I have been deeply touched by messages I have been receiving since this difficult period started. Thank you. This keeps me going. As I said, we did not make these decisions lightly. They will impact on our economy…
bus vannin continues to review its timetable in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Tomorrow, Friday 27 March, the same Winter Sunday Service will be in operation as today with some added Saturday Services. Updated ‘Covid’ bus timetables can be found online and downloaded at www.bus.im As announced yesterday cash is no longer being accepted in order…
Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan MHK has today announced that a grant scheme to support self-employed workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic will be extended further to include those working in construction and education. A £3,000 grant was introduced in March Tynwald for employers with between two and 100 employees, and was limited to certain sectors…
The Government has announced that with limited exceptions, the Island will close its borders for at least 21 days from tonight (Thursday 26 March). Read the Chief Minister’s statement in full. One of the exceptions covers the transfer of patients to the UK for urgent healthcare appointments. The public are reassured that the Patient Transfer service will…
A new system of ‘virtual’ appointments is in place for hospital outpatient clinics at Noble’s Hospital to limit the risk of exposure to coronavirus. The focus is on preventing people attending hospital in person unless absolutely necessarily during the current outbreak, in line with the Government’s advice to stay home to help stop the spread…
