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Locations identified that could pose low risk of COVID-19 – 14 January 2021

Following a recent positive case of COVID-19, three locations have been identified which could pose a low risk of contracting the virus for people who visited...
Thursday, 14 January 2021

Extended shielding for clinically vulnerable group

A further period of shielding is to be advised for people identified as clinically vulnerable and extremely clinically vulnerable, to reduce the risk of...
Tuesday, 12 January 2021

Parents receive free school meal vouchers for second lockdown (1)

Parents of children who normally receive free school meals will receive vouchers to spend on essential groceries while schools remain closed. Most schools and...
Sunday, 10 January 2021

Chief Minister's statement on COVID-19 - 9 January 2021

Good afternoon everyone.  Thank you for taking the time to watch and listen today.  I am back sooner than I had expected and am joined by the Minister for...
Saturday, 9 January 2021

Statement by the Minister for Education, Sport & Culture - 9 January 2021

I would like to thank the headteacher at St Mary’s School for her help overnight. I hope the child who has been tested positive remains well and would like to...
Saturday, 9 January 2021

Over-80s invited to register for Covid vaccination

More than 4300 Island residents over the age of 80 are to be invited to come forward for a vaccination to protect themselves from the effects of...
Friday, 8 January 2021

Minister Ashford's statement on COVID-19 - 07 January 2021

Thank you Chief Minister, As people will be aware our vaccination programme is both a national priority and a priority for the department of Health and Social...
Thursday, 7 January 2021

First Island resident vaccinated against Covid-19

The Isle of Man’s Covid-19 vaccination programme is underway, with health and care staff from across the Island receiving the vaccine in the first few weeks of...
Monday, 4 January 2021

Chief Minister Press Briefing on COVID-19: 3 January 2021

Good morning everyone and thank you for watching and listening – Happy New Year. Today I am joined by the Minister for Health and Social Care David Ashford...
Sunday, 3 January 2021

Two new locations identified that could pose low risk of COVID-19

Two additional locations have been identified which could pose a low risk of contracting COVID-19 for people who visited at specific times. It follows...
Friday, 1 January 2021
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