Isle of Man News

One previous positive test now confirmed as negative

Education minister hosts coronavirus conference

Live Blog: Coronavirus press conference - Saturday, 4th April

G'vt accused of 'abandoning' residents

Sam Black performs for estate

Total of positive cases on Island now 121

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Work ongoing to find alternative to meetings

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Organisation uploads online content to keep people inspired

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Carole Williams gives advice to parents

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Politicians meet via audio link during coronavirus crises

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We also hear from kids attending 'hub' schools

Live Blog: Coronavirus press conference - Friday, 3rd April

"No test is better than a bad test"

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More details due on Monday

A further 19 positive tests confirmed this morning

Constabulary receives multiple reports of social gatherings

Industry in need of support

Video lesson to be translated into many languages

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Measures brought in to abide by social distancing rules

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Chief minister continues pleas to stay at home

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Former Island residents says laughing can ease stress

Health minister releases latest update

We hear from two MHKs ahead of extraordinary sitting

Government buys 150,000 antibody tests from UK

Minister seeks to dispel online rumours

Live Blog: Coronavirus press conference - Thursday, 2nd April

First time Manx parliament meets online

Chief minister speaks after first Manx fatality

No fair, VIP guests or military guard of honour

Total of 75 people tested positive for Covid-19

Clare Barber stresses financial and logistical assistance is now critical

Charity has new freephone number

COVID-positive woman praises Govt's self isolation policy

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Positivity is key to coping with impact of coronavirus

Organisations affected will be contacted

One local firm reports an 80% drop in business as a result of coronavirus

Announcement made at delayed media briefing

Government releases update on figures

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Overflowing bins causing a stir

No GCSEs and A-levels this year

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We hear from one - over £2,000 out of pocket

Stranded Manx pair issue hopeful plea to government

Live Blog: Coronavirus press conference - Wednesday, 1st April

Total increases to 65

Follows changes to pharmacy opening hours

Changes made to reduce risk of infection

Colour-coded system to appeal for assistance where needed

Former chef sets up new service

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Clothing and bags among items on offer from Gef the Mongoose

Financial support available for tourism sector

Live Blog: Coronavirus press conference - Tuesday, 31st March

Border closure divides local politicians

Tom MacPherson-Pope and partner make 150 protective masks for NHS

Death unrelated to coronavirus pandemic

Douglas Borough Council provides guidelines

Hopes to re-arrange meetings before practice closes in June

Covid-19 restrictions say fishing is not daily exercise

Trial run to take place

Items adapted for coronavirus patients

Further 11 positive tests confirmed this morning

Scammers exploiting Covid-19 pandemic

Walkway now closed to vehicles

Measures 'essential' in safeguarding public

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Quayle urges public to nominate community heroes

Those stuck abroad feeling 'desperate and abandoned'

Cases of Covid-19 on Isle of Man rises to 49

Private sector aims to build on gov't offering

No Keys or LegCo sitting

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Black Grace Cowley uses video link to assess homes

Total number now stands at 49

Live Blog: Coronavirus press conference - Monday, 30th March

Mortgage repayment holiday also being introduced for homeowners

Live Blog: Coronavirus press conference - Monday, 30th March

Virtual doors to open from tomorrow

46 positive cases on Island

Dogs were due to be banned from tomorrow

People asked to store it for now, or compost

Conferences to take place at 1pm and 4pm

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Education minister appeals for schoolchildren to follow guidelines

Some employers not allowing it, says health minister

Initiative aims to help those financially impacted by Covid-19

Telecoms provider offers reduced costs and alternative payment plans

21-year-old to appear in court in April

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Resident ornithologist admits staying wouldn't be fair on support workers

Ten new cases confirmed this Sunday

Doctors to use video and phone appointments

Live Blog: Coronavirus press conference - Sunday, 29th March

Officers enforcing Covid-19 rules and 40mph speed limit

Islanders using isolation time to stock up on compost and veg seeds

Running total on-Island now stands at 37

Customers urged to get in touch if having problems

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Lockdown came into force on Thursday night

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Hundreds of UK NHS workers being checked for Covid-19 this weekend

Officers urge public to be vigilant when answering the phone

Reports of 'close contact' with staff members

Case adjourned because of Covid-19 pandemic

"Please comply" say police on social media

Education minister confirms provision will continue

Service will be available seven days a week

Live Blog: Coronavirus press conference - Saturday, 28th March

Total number of Covid-19 patients rises to 32

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Action will be taken if guidelines aren't followed

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Co-op boss says most customers are following guidance

Man from Wales to be sentenced next month

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Patient in self isolation

No collections until further notice

Concert delayed due to coronavirus pandemic

Treasury minister warns of economic collapse

Move to free up police time and ease pressure on medical services

Live Blog: Coronavirus press conference - Friday, 27th March

"We're in touch with all of them"

Subpostmaster leaves earlier than planned

Boy also fined and handed six-month ASBO

Tenants facing financial choices during pandemic

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Two people arrested for break self-isolation rules

Total number of positive tests now stands at 29

Don't make them unless 'absolutely necessary'

Topics include TT transfers and schedule changes

Arbory festival a victim of coronavirus restrictions

Christian points to 'very limited' reserves

Extraordinary sitting takes place today

16-year-old to appear in court today

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Only essential workers allowed in

IOMPO hopes it will unite people during pandemic

40-year-old pleads not guilty to assault

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Classes cancelled due to strikes and coronavirus

Borders now to shut to all non-essential workers

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Park staff to stream working day on social media

Reports dwindling due to social distancing measures

Twenty-year-old pleads guilty to drug possession

Organisers to make decision on whether event will go ahead

Wildflower competition encourages kids to get gardening

Fifty-nine-year-old gave false details on arrival

Twenty-year-old also accused of weapon possession

Total number of confirmed cases stands at 26

Live Blog: Coronavirus press conference - Thursday, 26th March

Move sought to protect the local food supply

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Financial Options to give advice on social media

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Juan Watterson SHK explains the decision

Thirty-eight-year-old had been drinking a friend's wake

Total on Island now stands at 25

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Non-coronavirus patients to report to fracture clinic

Abusive and disruptive male arrested this morning

Former chief biomedical scientist offering assistance

Local charity seeks clarity on gov't advice

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Borders to close to all arrivals

33-year-old released on bail

Charity to offer mental health support via Facebook

IOM Rural Support Group offering assistance

'Please leave space for emergency vehicles'

Douglas Borough Council lifts charges

Forty-two-year-old caught doing 35mph in 20pmh zone

Charity aims to help Isle of Man during coronavirus crises

Manx Carriage Driving 4 Disabled seeks financial aid

Sitting to convene after Treasury Minister request

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Fynoderee using gin waste produce to create alcohol gel

Series of announcements at press briefing

Change to come in on Thursday

Chamber of Commerce 'inundated' with enquiries

Ramsey, Castletown and Athol Street to remain open

Food deliveries, check ups and other initiatives being developed

Live Blog: Coronavirus press conference - Wednesday, 25th March

Charity working with health department to adapt services

Graih in talks over helping homeless with COVID-19

Parts of the facility now closed to the public

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Covid-19 affects cancer patients

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Union seeking further assurances

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Doctor advises ways to stay mentally healthy

Public also warned about 'behaviour'

Live blog: Coronavirus press conference - Tuesday, 24th March

Decision made 'with immediate effect', MNH says

Local authority aiming to curb coronavirus spread

Total number now stands at 20

Closure in place until further notice

'People and businesses still breaking distancing rules' - CM

All activities free to download

Online trolls criticised for abuse

Tea rooms turned into takeway service

Charity remaining open for now

Certain measures introduced, though

NASUWT 'disappointed' by Island's Covid-19 plans for schools

Residents returning to IOM told to “plan their travel carefully”

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Aims are to get results back more quickly

Daily update by Dr Rosalind Ranson

New safety measures introduced

New service to start 1 April

Today is first day of school closures

Eatout.im to play 'middleman' for businesses and customers

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'Star gazing ideal for self-isolating' says local astronomer

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Small organisation calling for more support

Residents returning to IOM told to “plan their travel carefully”

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Eight new ones confirmed

Police say enquiries are ongoing

Part of Covid-19 response to help key workers and businesses

Live blog: Coronavirus press conference - Monday, 23rd March

23-year-old received confirmation last night

Staff investigating ways to keep up services

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Less meat being sent off-Island as well

New welfare benefit of £200 a week made available

Live Blog: Coronavirus update from Treasury - Monday, 23rd March

Registered walkers can defer to 2021 or get full refund

First case of human to human transmission recorded

Police treating death as suspicious

Decision made to reduce Emergency Department demand

IOM Constabulary insists students social distance

Fast food restaurant to close to reduce spread of coronavirus

IOM Pharmacy Contractors Association releases statement

Government conference on coronavirus latest

Pubs and bars to shut doors from midnight

Live Blog: Coronavirus press conference - Sunday, 22nd March

Press briefing delayed until 4pm

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Dr Rosalind Ranson issues Mother's Day plea

Unit tested 76 people on first day - Friday

Thirty-year-old remanded in custody

Decision to protect customers and staff

63-year-old pleads guilty to four counts of theft

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Communications Commission survey asks for public's experiences

Police reveal further information

Quayle speaking live at conference

Three ministers and Chief Medical Director to speak

'Health workers are human too'

Media gathered at Legislative Buildings

Chief minister speaks at press conference on coronavirus measures

Government investigating new site

Laxey sewage item will be deferred

Delay announced by chief minister

Commissioners want government to make decision urgently

Extra staff training at crematorium

Board offers to end boundary dispute and join forces

Business to take on derelict beach hut

Importance of planning comments stressed

Committee accepts proposal

Local authority group needs to secure funding

MHK insists cost-cutting not the main motivation

More scheduled minibuses promised

Initial negotiations over leasing foreshore

MLP wants major investment in new homes

'Putting the wrong items in the wrong bins is a problem'

Labour and Greens want to win seats

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Manx Utilities says site is right for village

Manx Utilities says location is right for village

59 people used night shelter in last year

Only four proposals rejected or amended

Garff Commissioners want residents' views

All but two authorities announce increases

Apartments to exceed energy efficiency standards

'Members are worried their community will be next' - Quane

Hannan says Gary Roberts must say sorry on behalf of constabulary

Malew Commissioners want Quayle to review retail strategy

Only 26 people asked to pay more rent in last three years

Change will impact ratepayers from April

Rise attributed to 'inflationary pressures', staffing, and waste costs

Horning tries to reverse 'astonishingly low' recycling rates

Vice chair says financial benefits will come in future

Rates go up 2.5%

Former mayor has passed away

Design flaws in drainage plans

Increased costs to blame for hike

Authorities settle at 130 pence in the pound

Inflation, waste and staffing costs contribute to rise