Chief Minister Howard Quayle today announced that, from Friday, the Isle of Man will be moving forward in its battle with the coronavirus pandemic. Details were revealed on how the Isle of Man Government intends to enable some businesses and workers to resume activity, and how residents will be able to enjoy greater freedom for…
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Chief Minister Good afternoon. It is good to be back. I have been touched by the messages I have received since my COVID diagnosis was confirmed. Thank you. I am through the symptoms now. But I do have to share with you that it is a horrid and debilitating condition. I have remained engaged throughout…
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Police say they are still dealing with people meeting up for parties and get togethers. Officers say families and friends are meeting up from different households. The force says it may be tough – but lives are at stake. Lastly it adds it’s quite simply not fair to ignore the guidelines when most of the…
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Minister Ashford First of all, I’d like to say a thank you. When I spoke last week, I asked you to stay inside once again – and you did. I asked you to continue to social distance – and you did. I asked you to only shop infrequently for necessary supplies – and you did.…
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Dr Rachel Glover confirms facility’s launch One of the health professionals at the forefront of Covid-19 testing on the Isle of Man says a dedicated unit is “finally online.” Dr Rachel Glover tweeted earlier this afternoon, saying “bring forth the swabs!”. Last week, Health Minister David Ashford and the department’s CEO confirmed there would be a dedicated testing centre operational…
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David Ashford makes announcement at press briefing There have been three further deaths from Covid-19 on the Isle of Man. Speaking at the daily government press conference today, Health Minister David Ashford said all three were in the community, and following questions from the media, he also confirmed all three were from Abbotswood Nursing Home in the…
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Two further deaths from coronavirus have been confirmed in the Isle of Man. They are the first recorded COVID-19 deaths in the community and they mean the total number of deaths now stands at six. Four people have died in hospital. Since the last update (10am Saturday 18 April) there has been one further confirmed…
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Minister Ashford Good afternoon, At our session today I am going to take you through some of the data that we have on the spread of COVID-19 across the Isle of Man. Government is sharing an increasing level of data on our testing and results for coronavirus, going back to the start of the pandemic and case number one in the Isle of Man. But…
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Sports fans will be able to watch the Isle of Man Sports Awards from the comfort of their own home on 23 April, as the Island weathers the impact of COVID-19. The annual award ceremony scheduled for the 2 April was cancelled last month in response to the coronavirus pandemic, but organisers Isle of Man…
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The Isle of Man Government is appealing for people to support their neighbours as well as the emergency services by not lighting bonfires during the COVID-19 crisis. The Isle of Man Government is not looking to ban garden fires at this time but people are asked to avoid burning domestic and garden waste as it…
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