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Nineteen people in hospital with Covid-19

Active cases fall by 65
Face coverings 'strongly advised' in crowded spaces

Cases expected to 'fluctuate' for foreseeable future, gov't says
Care home closures 'incredibly distressing' admits CEO

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Six Manx Care homes closed temporarily due to Covid
Local events may be impacting Covid transmission rates

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Many factors can influence rate of new cases, says public health director
Covid contact tracing reduced due to resource issues

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Ashford also claims 'reduced benefit' to it due to wide outbreak
59,000 people jabbed against Covid-19

693 second doses on Saturday
No start date confirmed for children's Covid-19 vaccines

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Vaccinations for 12-17 year olds confirmed
Number of active cases continues to fall

Number of people in hospital stays at 14
Gov't confirms death of Covid patient

Chief Minister says he's 'deeply saddened' by the news
Number of active cases of Covid falls

14 people still in hospital with virus
Delayed second vaccine 'still offers protection'

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Some have missed follow-up dose because of self-isolation
No timescale for IoM vaccine inclusion on NHS App

Residents still unable to show proof of vaccine status
12 people in hospital who have Covid-19

An increase of four since the last update
Healthcare worker attacked by two men

Pair accused nurses of taking Island's stock of LFD
Island residents forced into Maltese quarantine

Covid certificates issued by Manx government not accepted
Pfizer vaccine to be offered to some 12-17 year olds

Planning underway for changes, Gov't says
50,000 lateral flow kits delivered to the Island

Stocks replenished as recent supplies snapped up
58,000+ people fully vaccinated on Island

116 first doses given out on Wednesday
Ministers deny Covid vaccines 'make people magnetic'

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Hecklers made claims during public meeting
Active cases of Covid-19 increase

Eight people in hospital who have the virus
More than 500 Covid vaccine appointments being brought forward

Gap between two doses being reduced to eight weeks
No lateral flow tests in any pharmacies

All chemists are out of stock but more supplies are on the way
Final walk-in vaccine clinic this morning

First doses of Pfizer jab available
'Clinical advice' prompts change in LFT recommendations

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Ashford denies high demand behind new guidance
Eight people now in hospital with Covid-19

Active cases stand at 2020
Hooper: Government has 'lost the plot' with Covid approach

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Follow changes to Coronavirus regulation
LFT helping monitor the spread of Covid-19

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Health minister praises 'responsible' public for home testing
Lateral flow tests now available to all

No longer have to be a close Covid contact
Pathology data triggering extra dashboard updates

More than one 'snapshot' of data
57,000+ considered fully vaccinated

Another 697 jabs delivered on Monday
Jab hub closed on Friday due to decline in bookings

April concerns over Oxford-AstraZeneca lead to day's closure
Almost 2,500 active cases of Covid-19

Five people in hospital
Large supply of lateral flow devices arrives on Island

New collection hubs added
More lateral flow devices due on Island this week

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120,000 kits expected to be delivered
Ashford: 'Exceptionally encouraged' by LFT take-up

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£330,000 worth arriving this week
Number of active cases rises to 2,308

More than 3000 cases investigated by 111
More than 2000 active Covid cases in community

6 people in hospital, 1 in ICU
Covid-19 cases almost at 2,000

224 more active cases added
Border changes 'flawed' in addressing risks says Hooper

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CoMin accused of denying access to Public Health advice
EAG: Covid spread is 'uncontrolled' on the Isle of Man

Advisory group calls for mandatory mask wearing on public transport
More financial support announced for businesses

Aimed at those in customer-facing roles who can't work from home
Chamber of Commerce calls for Salary Support to resume

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Retail and lifestyle businesses struggling with staff isolating
Live blog: coronavirus media conference 22 July 2021

Minute-by-minute developments from today's government media briefing
Covid-19 dashboard 'unavailable'

Government investigating issue
Businesses feel the impact of rising Covid cases

Chamber of Commerce calls for urgent government support
Island runs out of lateral flow tests again

120,000 due next week
Island will not be going back into lockdown

Chief Minister to hold briefing at 5pm
Covid case found at Ballacottier School

School remaining open to all students
Active Covid-19 cases found in number of schools

Parents and carers being contacted
Self-isolating people can't vote in local elections

Gov't confirms elections will go ahead as planned
Further 10,000 lateral flow kits arrive on Island

Supplies available for close contacts of Covid-19 cases
CoMin to discuss vaccinating high risk children

Will Isle of Man follow UK approach?
Mask wearing won't be made mandatory says chief minister

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Quayle says EAG advice 'not accepted' at this time
Covid cases detected in Douglas residential home

Reayrt-Ny-Baie closed to visitors
No penalties for parents who pull kids out of school

But they will be marked as having taken 'unauthorised absence'
Border testing for children under 12 could be dropped

New proposals going before Tynwald
Walk-in clinics for first Covid vaccine doses

Available on first come, first serve basis
Janssen vaccine could be recognised at border

CoMin propose widening vaccination exemptions
Pharmacies run out of lateral flow tests

Government blames UK stock delay
People told not to turn up for Covid test without appointment

Asking people not to take out 'frustrations' on staff
127 new cases of Covid-19

Latest update shows 775 people booked in for tests
Tynwald to meet virtually tomorrow due to Covid concerns

'Hands, face, space' impossible to achieve says Watterson
28 new Covid-19 cases confirmed

Active cases now at 326
111- 'You may not get through for a long time'

Gov't says service dealing with 'huge demand'
'Pressures' on testing system as hundreds call for PCR tests

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Health minister says new rules will ease demand on 111
115 new Covid-19 cases identified

298 active cases in total
900 people self-isolating yesterday

CM warns Covid-19 hospital admissions likely in future
'Some medics aren't on board with our strategy'

Medical Director among those who don't agree with approach
48 new Covid-19 cases identified

Active cases now at 182
End to self-isolation for Covid-19 close contacts

New home testing scheme launched
QEII High School confirms Covid case

School will remain open with existing mitigations in place
30 new Covid-19 cases identified

Active cases now at 130
Swabbing delays caused by increased demand

More testers being recruited to alleviate issues
Temporary paper solution for NHS App

In place until NHS Covid Pass is available to Manx residents
18 new Covid-19 cases identified

Active cases now stand at 101
12 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours

71 active cases in total
Seven new Covid-19 cases identified

59 active cases in total
Two new Covid-19 cases identified

Active cases now stand at 52
Airport vaccination hub closing today

Remaining appointments to take place at Chester Street
Don't call 111 over jab origin concerns says DHSC

Government looking into EU concerns
£800,000 for Covid-19 work overseas

Donated by the Isle of Man Government
Covid-19 conference being held this afternoon

Recent border changes and vaccines to be discussed
NHS App will be 'up and running in coming days'

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NHS England yet to upload Manx data
Returning travellers can now visit vaccination hubs

Rule change means vaccine appointments can be attended
CoMin proposes unrestricted travel for fully vaccinated residents

Plans to change border restrictions going before Tynwald tomorrow
Returning students to get both Covid vaccines during summer

Aims to get students fully protected before return to university
'No clear evidence genomics needed for immediate Covid response'

Ewart repeats message to committee
Live blog: coronavirus media conference - Thursday 22 April

Live blog: coronavirus media conference - Thursday 22 April
Covid case found in 'school setting'

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Five new positive tests since last night
Two new Covid-19 cases found with an unknown source of origin

Quayle says it gives cause for concern
More work to be done on vaccine passports

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Vaccine status will be shared securely if needed to attend UK events says CM
Most Covid restrictions scrapped as lockdown lifted

Schools and businesses open with gathering limits removed
Health services begin phased return as lockdown lifts

Staggered restoration of pre-lockdown levels of service
Some businesses keeping Covid measures in place

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Government says it's down to individual companies
Dip in vaccine supply over next fortnight

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50,000 first doses administered