Government daily briefing – 25 April 2020
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Partnership with Crossroads bolsters care in the community
A new working partnership with third sector organisation Crossroads Caring for Carers will provide support across the Island’s home care and community care services. From this week (23 April 2020) Crossroads staff will provide care to individuals in their homes around the Island on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care, for a 15 week…
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Statistical analysis 24 March 2020
In the last 24 hours there have been two more confirmed deaths, one of which is from the community, In addition a further person with a positive test for COVID19 case was identified. However, there continues to be positives to reflect upon in today’s reported figures. Positives: The island has returned 211 negative tests out…
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Arts project aims to inspire during isolation
Artists and creatives in the Isle of Man are being invited to take part in a project, run by the Isle of Man Arts Council, to celebrate creation in isolation and boost wellbeing. As we move into the fifth week of measures to control the spread of coronavirus in our Island, the Arts Council is…
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Social Security team issues clarification on Child Benefit and MERA payments
The Social Security division has issued the following information after receiving a number of similar calls and messages requiring clarification. Child Benefit Child Benefit is subject to an ‘income test’ which is based on the taxable income of the claimant (and their partner, if applicable) in the tax year two years prior to the date…
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Parents receive free school meal vouchers
When the Island’s schools closed to most pupils on 23 March the Isle of Man Government remained committed to provide free school meals to all eligible children. Packed lunches have been distributed from the school hubs and all the children of key workers and vulnerable children attending school have been catered for. Due to self-isolation…
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Government daily update – 23 April 2020
Chief Minister Good afternoon I am joined today by the Health & Social Care Minister and also by Dr Henrietta Ewart, our Director of Public Health. Without further ado, I will ask the Health & Social Care Minister to take you through today’s statistics. Thank you, David. The difference between the situation here and across in…
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Government daily update – 22 April 2020
Chief Minister Good afternoon I am delighted to have been joined today by the Chief Constable. The police are a crucial part of our efforts to keep our population safe. I am grateful for what they have been doing. Before I invite the Chief Constable to update you, I would like to go back to a couple…
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A further six community deaths confirmed taking the total number of deaths by COVID-19 to 15
Six further deaths from coronavirus have been confirmed in the Isle of Man. They were all deaths in the community meaning there have now been eleven deaths in the community and four in hospital. Since the last update (4:30pm Tuesday 21 April) there have been no further confirmed positive tests for coronavirus in the Isle of Man. The total number…
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Support for Tourism Accommodation Sector
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the tourism industry in the Isle of Man is facing considerable challenges. In recognition of the fact that accommodation providers are experiencing unprecedented issues, The Department for Enterprise has been working with the sector to establish a number of initiatives to support recovery. The Department has paid out £1m…
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