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Chief Minister's statement on COVID-19 - 5 August 2021

Good afternoon  I am joined today at the podium by the Minister for Health and Social Care and online by our Director of Public Health.  Since I last spoke to...
Thursday, 5 August 2021

Extension to temporary residential home visiting measures

Manx Care is extending the temporary closure of its Residential Care Homes for older people. A ten-day closure was put into place on Tuesday 27 July, covering...
Thursday, 5 August 2021

Two deaths as a result of COVID-19

Two individuals have passed away as a result of COVID-19.  One individual was receiving treatment for COVID-19 in Noble’s Hospital. The second death occurred...
Thursday, 5 August 2021

Accuracy of COVID-19 hospital cases data confirmed

The Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed that the number of people being treated in Noble’s Hospital for COVID-19 is accurately reflected in the...
Thursday, 5 August 2021

Routine GP appointments unavailable next Wednesday afternoon

Routine GP appointments will not be available from 1pm to 6pm on Wednesday 11 August 2021 as GPs attend their latest education session.  This particular...
Thursday, 5 August 2021

Nearly £1.4m given to charity addressing climate issues

Nearly £1.4m has been awarded to an International charity which helps people affected by climate change issues in rural Africa. Send a Cow are one of two...
Thursday, 5 August 2021

Department for Enterprise Launches Graduate Employability Training Programme

The Department for Enterprise has launched a Graduate Employability Training Programme designed to enhance recent graduate’s employability as they enter the job...
Wednesday, 4 August 2021

Patient dies in Noble’s Hospital of COVID-19

An Island resident who was being treated in hospital for COVID-19 has died (3 August 2021).   Chief Minister Howard Quayle said: ‘It is extremely saddening...
Wednesday, 4 August 2021

Pregnant women encouraged to get COVID-19 vaccine

Midwives and healthcare professionals on the Island are encouraging women who are pregnant or considering pregnancy to register for the COVID-19 vaccine to...
Tuesday, 3 August 2021

Call for communities to get together for Biosphere Bee in 2022

UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man is inviting individuals and organisations to take part in a series of Island wide sustainable picnics next year known as The...
Tuesday, 3 August 2021