Some people will be offered the opportunity to have surgeries off island.
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Clarkson is New Interim Airport Director
Ann Reynolds will leave the role on October 31.
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Love IOM Card Launches
The gift card is due to be launched to consumers later this month.
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Flood Mitigation Works Continuing
It is just over two years since Laxey was hit by flooding.
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Loved for a Lifetime
Baby Loss Awareness Week runs from October 9 to October 15.
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An Imprint on the World and my Heart
Baby Loss Awareness is this week from October 9 to 15.
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A Stamp of Quality
The annual awards, organised by the Guild of Fine Food, provide a quality benchmark for the food and drink industry.
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Border Regs Change to Align With England
The UK dropped its traffic light system this morning.
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Police Using Commissioners’ Office
Officers are in the Commissioners’ office twice a week.
Image: Google maps.
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Vote2021 – Live Results Blog
Stay up-to-date with breaking news from Isle of Man election night 2021.
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There Are No “Women’s Issues”
Article written by Women of Mann
Image: Marion Shimmin, the first lady to be elected to the House of Keys in 1933.
Image credit: iMuseum
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On-Island Clinician For Sexual Assault Referral Services
The Sexual Assault Referral Centre Project has taken a further step forward with the appointment of an on-island clinician to lead sexual assault referral services. Victims and survivors will benefit from a clinician-led service in a joint initiative established by Manx Care, the Department of Home Affairs, the Isle of […]
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Rare Fish Spotted in Manx Waters
Bluefin tuna have not been recorded in Manx waters for many years.
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Peel Harbour Reopens to Visitors
Visitors need to fill in a landing form.
Photo by James Qualtrough on Unsplash
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Vaccine Rollout for 12-15 Year Olds
The rollout will be done in Chester Street and the island’s high schools.
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Booster Jab Rollout to Begin Within Weeks
The island is following JCVI advice.
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Manx Care Announce Southlands Units Closure
Manx Care have released the following statement: ‘An outbreak of Covid has been identified at Southlands, and whilst it is recognised that visiting is a vital support mechanism for residents, it is our duty to ensure the safety of residents, staff and visitors by following infection prevention and control procedures […]
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The Argument For International Aid
Written by The One World Centre Isle of Man
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IoM Gov Briefing September 10 2021
Howard, David & Dr H Good afternoon everyone, David’s here and so is Dr H Been a few weeks since we were last here This is because of the stable situation Gov has used this time to review our Covid response – particularly the borders It’s our intention to reintroduce […]
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Gov Updates Covid Death Figure
The gov has reviewed all death certificates since the start of the pandemic.
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No Routine GP Appoints Next Thursday Afternoon
GP education sessions began in 2012.
Photo: Unsplash
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Money Money Money
The Treasury has today priced £400 million of 30 year Sterling sustainable bonds with a coupon of 1.625%. The gov announced that HSBC acted as Sole ESG Structuring Advisor, and Barclays, HSBC and Santander as Joint Lead Managers. Clifford Chance acted as Legal Advisor to the Issuer and Dentons for […]
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Have Your Say on Health Complaints
Should the island have an independent adjudicator for the review of all health and care complaints?
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Jabbed Teens Get Travel Exemption
The exemption, which applies to residents and non-residents, came into effect today.
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Tribute To Noel Cringle OBE, Former President Of Tynwald
The President of Tynwald, the Hon Laurence Skelly, has paid tribute to former President Noel Cringle OBE who died in the early hours of this morning at the age of 83. Mr Cringle served as Member of the House of Keys for Rushen from 1974 to 1986 and 1991 to […]
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Phased Re-Opening Of Reayrt-ny-Baie Residential Home
Manx Care will begin a phased re-opening of Reayrt-ny-Baie Residential home from Tuesday 31st August. This follows the re-opening of other Manx Care nursing and residential facilities earlier this month, after temporary closures were put in place following a number of Covid cases and increased levels of community transmission. Reayrt-ny-Baie […]
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Restrictions Easing In Manx Care Homes
Manx Care will ease some of the visitor restrictions at most of their Residential Care Homes for older people on Tuesday 31 August. These eased measures will be in place at all of the below Homes operated by Manx Care, not including Rearyt-ny-Baie, from Tuesday 31st August; Southlands – Port […]
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Family and Mobile Library Open Day
The whole of the Family Library building will be open for tours.
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Fancy a Spell in the Dugout?
The island’s FA is looking for new men’s and women’s team coaches.
Photo by Ambitious Creative Co. – Rick Barrett
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New Governor to be Sworn in Next Month
The island’s new governor has served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Teen Jab Clinics to Start This Week
Those wanting a jab can turn up without an appointment but do need to register with 111 first.
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Home Delivery of LFTs
Residents will soon be able to go online to order lateral flow tests to their homes, which will be delivered by Manx Independent Carriers. The gov has said that Isle of Man Post Office, which it owns, was unsuccessful in the bidding process for the delivery of the LFTs. A […]
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Gov Launches Card to Boost Economy
The new card will be available to be used in a variety of local businesses, but can’t be used to buy alcohol.
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Prison Visiting Suspended
Visiting has been suspended temporarily at Isle of Man Prison after a small number of prisoners in one wing were identified as Covid positive. The decision has been taken by the prison governor in the interest of the safety of prisoners, staff and the community. All prisoners, staff and […]
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IoM Gov Briefing August 5
Howard, David, Dr H Well good afternoon everyone. Since we last spoke four members of our community have lost their lives Decisions have never been easy or straightforward It’s always a balancing act – lives, economy England, Ireland, Wales – They’ve all taken different paths There’s no single approach, just […]
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Residential Care Homes to Stay Closed
Reayrt-ny-Baie in Douglas will remain closed for a further 14 days, with effect from 5.30pm tomorrow (Friday). This is due to an outbreak of COVID-19 in the home which is impacting both residents and staff.
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Pregnant Women Urged to Take Vaccine
The majority of pregnant women hospitalised with the virus in the UK have not had a jab.
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Patient Dies From Covid-19
The government has tonight confirmed the sad news that another member of our island community has lost their life to Covid-19. This brings the total number of lives lost to the virus on the island to 30. Chief Minister Howard Quayle said: ‘I am deeply saddened by this news. My […]
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New Scheme Gets The Green Light
A scheme that will help reduce carbon emissions and household bills by helping people make properties more energy efficient will come into effect on October 1. The Green Living Grant scheme was approved by Tynwald, and is part of the gov’s commitment to reach net zero by 2050, for the benefit of the […]
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Postal Voting Introduced
Postal voting will be available for the first time in the Isle of Man during this year’s House of Keys General Election. The intention is to provide a convenient and secure alternative for registered electors who are unable to attend their allotted polling station or who choose not to vote […]
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Gef’s Got You Covered For Election 2021
Our new website Vote2021.im has all the information you need ahead of voting this September.
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Covid Vaccine For Some 12-17 Year Olds
The Isle of Man is to follow advice from the UK on offering the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine to certain groups of 12-17 year olds.
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LFD Stocks Replenished
An additional 50,000 lateral flow devices (LFDs) have been delivered to the island, ready for distribution to pharmacies and local authority outlets over the next two days. More than 25,000 test kits will today be delivered to participating pharmacies and local authorities assisting with distribution. The public are advised that LFDs can […]
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Some Second Jabs Brought Forward
Those who received a Moderna jab on June 14 have had their second appointment moved up.
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Temporary Change to Residential Home Visiting
Following the recent increase in community transmission of Covid in the island and the confirmed cases at Reayrt Ny Baie residential home in Douglas, Manx Care is closing its Residential Care Homes for older people to non-essential visitors for an initial period of ten days. This includes visitors, new admissions […]
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James Cherry To Stand In Onchan
Former Onchan commissioner, James Cherry has announced he’ll be putting his name forward in the constituency of Onchan in this year’s General Election. Mr Cherry said ‘I wish to be a driving force for long term, beneficial and prosperity change to the island. I won’t be shy in making hard […]
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Over 100,000 Lateral Flow Tests Have Arrived
Over 100,000 lateral flow devices (LFDs) have been delivered to the island and are being made available to the Manx public today. Further deliveries will be made on a regular basis. Civil Defence volunteers are assisting in the distribution of LFD packs to community pharmacies and other regional pick-up points. […]
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Plans for More Trees
Tynwald has approved a scheme that will see landowners incentivised to plant more trees
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Manx Students in Space School
Three sixth-form students from across the island have won the annual ManSat competition to attend the virtual global space school.
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Caution Urged Over Post-Viral Recovery
About 7% to 9% of children who become infected with covid go on to develop some long-Covid symptoms, according to Office for National Statistics data.
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What About Us?
The self-styled ‘Preggy Mitchell’ writes about shielding while expecting.
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IoM Gov Briefing July 22
Howard, Ashford and Dr H Numbers have gone up, we’ve crossed the 1k threshold. I know lots of you use the numbers as a barometer to how our island is fairing in the face of the pandemic. But we must shift our focus from case numbers to hospitalisations I understand […]
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Incapacity Benefit Increases to Support Isolation
Treasury has announced a temporary increase to the rate of Incapacity Benefit for the first 14 days of absence from work in order to improve support for persons unable to work due to isolation. The rate of short term Incapacity Benefit will increase from £86.55 per week to £230.00 per […]
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Large Supply of Lateral Flow Tests Due
More than 120,000 lateral flow home tests kits will be made available to the general public next week, to support the Manx community in learning to live with and adapt to Covid. All community pharmacies are currently out of stock following a delivery of supplies to the island yesterday. Residents […]
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Countryside Fire Warning
Recent hot weather has dried out large areas of countryside and means a fire could spread quickly and be difficult to get under control.
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Roadworks at Noble’s to Begin Soon
The combination of both programmes of work means that it may take extra time to reach Noble’s, and also to find car parking on the site.
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Off-Island Breast Cancer Appointments to Help with Waiting List
Appointments will be at Spire Murrayfield Hospital on the Wirral.
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More Walk-in Vaccine Clinics Available
The jabs are only available for people yet to have a first dose.
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DoI Make Moves to Keep Prom at 20mph
The DoI published a notice for the changes last week.
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Online Test System Launched
Test results will be emailed to individuals, along with any further directions that are necessary.
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111 Continuing to Face High Number of Calls
Members of the public who have a positive lateral flow test result or symptoms of coronavirus are being urged to stay home, self-isolate and be patient when calling 111. The 111 team is currently dealing with a large influx of calls, many from people who have used the lateral flow […]
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Gamesys Goes on Growing
Chief Minister Howard Quayle attended the official opening of Gamesys Athol Street office.
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Lateral Flow Test Kits Available for Asymptomatic Close Contacts
kits will be available this evening between 8pm and 10p from pick-up points in school car parks in key areas of the island, and again these are for people who are close contacts only.
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First “New” Noble’s Baby Turns 18
Bonnie Papper was the first baby born in the Jane Crookall Maternity Unity at the ‘New’ Noble’s.
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Home Testing For Close Contacts
Anyone who is self-isolating because they tested positive for the virus must continue to self-isolate in accordance with their direction notice.
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Coastal Buildings and War Memorials Protected
In total, 14 coastal buildings, including six lighthouses, and 13 war memorials have been added to the island’s protected buildings register (PBR).
Image credit: Ron Strathdee
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Climbing the Legal Ladder
Corlett Bolton is celebrating the success of another member of its team being called to the Manx bar. Pamela Wells initially joined the practice as office manager in 2016 after a number of years in the island’s insurance, banking, payroll and charity sectors. Since then she has worked in a number […]
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Fan Park to Cheer on Cav
A cycle ride and a fan zone will cheer on Cav this weekend.
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Interim Vaccine Proof Available
Manx Care will provide a letter but only if you’re travelling in the next two weeks.
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North American Manx Awards
The award recognised the achievements of children and young people in areas such as language, the arts and music.
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No Covishield Jabs Given on Island
Covishield has not been approved by the European Medicines Agency.
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Cavaliers Crowned Isle of Man Basketball Champions
Last Thursday saw the Microgaming Cavaliers crowned as Isle of Man Basketball champions in a low scoring, but tense final. This marked the end of a four year odyssey to climb back to the top of the mountain for the first time since 2017 for the Cavs.
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Princess Anne to Preside over Tynwald
The Princess Royal on her last visit to the Isle of Man in October 2019, officially opening the refurbished Market Hall in Douglas
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IoM Gov Briefing 1st July
David, Dr Al, Dr Henny Good afternoon everyone Howard is busy so Dave is stepping in Borders eased on Monday The latest easing and new pathway mean people can come with no testing or iso, if they tick the following boxes; Must be travelling from the common travel area Must […]
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Sunshine Daisy Walks for Cousin Wendy
Six-year-old Daisy Harrison is walking the mini Parish Walk to raise funds for the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation IOM in memory of her second cousin, Wendy Ward, who passed away from the disease in 2019, and has already raised over £545. Born in Florida, the ‘Sunshine State,’ Daisy lives […]
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Changes Made to Amber List Rules
Passengers should be prepared to provide evidence at the border of their onward journey to the Isle of Man.
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Update on St Ninian’s High School
Following a member of staff at St Ninian’s High School testing positive for Covid over the weekend, a student attending the school has today tested positive and contact tracing is continuing. The gov said: ‘Mitigations to help prevent the spread of Covid are already in place at the school. This includes reminders on the […]
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IoM Gov Briefing 17th June
Howard (Pride Badge – 🏳️🌈 ), David, Henny Well good afternoon everyone Sorry for interrupting your session in the sun on the Quay But we have some old news We told Tynwald on Tuesday, so thought we should tell you about it too It’s been over a month since we […]
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Children Benefit from Paul’s Marathon Effort
Journalist Paul Speller has raised £1,000 for Henry Bloom Noble School to improve children’s education and wellbeing.
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Myth Busting: Pensions & Retirement Planning
Ad Feature by Zurich International
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Report Highlights Multiple Failings
The long awaited report into the February 2021 Covid-19 outbreak has found that the Steam Packet largely acted in good faith but found issues with both it and the gov’s handling of border regulations. The 94-page report was undertaken by Stephen Hind, the director of Treasury’s Audit Advisory division. The […]
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Border Level 2.5 Confirmed
Changes to the Isle of Man’s borders that were announced earlier this week will come into effect on Monday May 24. CoMin has reviewed the latest data and agreed that it is the right course of action. They will continue to monitor the situation closely. Chief Minister, Howard Quayle MHK, […]
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The Talking Mongoose – Sam meets Paul Jones
In a slightly delayed release, Sam Turton chats to Paul Jones about the European Super League, FC Isle of Man and its role in the community and the dreaming of the FA Cup
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The Talking Mongoose – Kate meets Sir Heg
Gef’s founder Kate chats to advertising legend Sir John Hegarty about the importance of creative thinking as part of an economic recovery.
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IoM Gov Briefing 17th May
Howard, David, Dr Henny Well good afternoon everyone Thanks for tuning in Two and a half weeks since our last show. A few cases are popping up but it’s manageable and explainable The virus is here to stay, we need to learn to live with it Change in approach means […]
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Hello Mr Nice Guy
Much like masculinity, altruism is regarded as a costly trait; acquiring it and still thriving highlights one’s genetic quality.
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Tynwald Motion Brings Hope to M.E. Sufferers
In 2019, DHSC Minister David Ashford promised the establishment of an M.E. Service pilot scheme in 2019 with a full service established by April 2020 but nothing has yet materialised.
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UK Gov Covid Briefing May 10
Boris Johnson, Prof Chris Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance outline what is next for Brits as the country unlocks.
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Chamber Asks Businesses, What do You Want to Know From Candidates?
Chamber of Commerce members are being asked to take part in an online survey to identify questions that businesses want candidates to answer during the General Election campaign. Claire Watterson, Chair of Chamber’s Think Tank group which is organising the survey, explainedL ‘In addition to encouraging all of our members […]
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Why We Love Line of Duty
It’s June 2012, England has just been knocked out of the Euros by Italy, anticipation is growing for the world’s best athletes to compete at London 2012 and a counter-terrorist police raid results in the death of an innocent man when raiding the wrong flat, DS Steve Arnott refuses to […]
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Changes to Patient Transfer Arrangements in Liverpool
The Patient Transfer team has arranged with Liverpool Airport to have a seating area set up in the main reception area of the terminal.
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IoM Gov Briefing 29th April
Howard, David, Dr Henny Well good afternoon everyone Quite a few changes today – lots of detail to run through Numbers 15 results awaiting 0 new cases 13 active cases 2 hospital 1 ICU Dr Henny Reaffirming good news – no sporadic cases Suggested the group have not led to […]
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IOM Gov Briefing – 26th April
Howard & David Good afternoon everyone Numbers 16 results awaiting 1 new case – unknown source 13 active cases 2 cases in hospital 1 in ICU Howard Despite the emergence of the cluster of cases, the emergence of new cases this week are relatively low. Contact tracing is working to […]