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  1. IOM work permit rules eased during virus outbreakpublished at 15:17 British Summer Time 6 April 2020

    Those out of work because of coronavirus can take new jobs without having to apply for a fresh permit.

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  2. Walkers warned to avoid 'dangerous' cattlepublished at 13:41 British Summer Time 6 April 2020

    Farmers say people exercising outdoors during the virus lockdown should avoid cows nursing offspring.

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  3. Twelve more coronavirus cases on Isle of Manpublished at 11:53 British Summer Time 6 April 2020

    The total number of cases now stands at 139, with six receiving treatment at Noble's Hospital.

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  4. Tynwald approves financial aid for fish industrypublished at 18:33 British Summer Time 3 April 2020

    Grants are made available for businesses that may struggle to survive amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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  5. Islanders to be repatriated in 'staggered manner'published at 17:25 British Summer Time 3 April 2020

    The Manx government believes some 169 residents are currently stuck outside the Isle of Man.

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  6. IOM distillery switches from gin to hand sanitiserpublished at 11:28 British Summer Time 3 April 2020

    A Manx gin distillery starts making sanitising gel instead to help in the fight against coronavirus.

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  7. Manx parliament to sit remotely during pandemicpublished at 17:07 British Summer Time 2 April 2020

    Members of Tynwald will debate and vote on measures by audio conferencing during the outbreak.

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  8. Expect more virus deaths, chief minister warnspublished at 11:46 British Summer Time 2 April 2020

    Howard Quayle says "too many of us will lose loved ones" as the island braces for more fatalities.

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  9. First Isle of Man coronavirus death confirmedpublished at 18:35 British Summer Time 1 April 2020

    The patient, who had "underlying health conditions", died at Noble's Hospital, the government says.

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  10. Antenatal care changes revealed due to coronaviruspublished at 16:34 British Summer Time 1 April 2020

    Most maternity appointments on the Isle of Man will not now take place at Noble's Hospital.

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  11. Banks 'prioritise' struggling customerspublished at 12:50 British Summer Time 1 April 2020

    Banks in the Crown Dependencies have outlined their priorities and changes to their practices during the coronavirus pandemic.

    In a joint statement, the major banks across the islands said their priority was to help "customers who are experiencing difficulties" as well as to protect staff and the public.

    The banks said this means the majority of staff working from home "with only essential colleagues in our branches and offices".

    They reminded customers to keep checking their bank's website for updated guidance and information, including about mortgage payment holidays and help with credit lines.

    They said: "In order that we can prioritise helping those in real need we ask that you now undertake all your normal banking activity using our online and mobile services.

    "We are also working hard with each of our island governments to make sure the support they have announced for both business and individuals is made available as soon as possible."

  12. Stranded Isle of Man people 'abandoned', MHK sayspublished at 20:42 British Summer Time 31 March 2020

    More than 100 people are unable to return home amid restrictions to combat the coronavirus outbreak.

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  13. Virus halts all Manx non-urgent cancer surgerypublished at 18:36 British Summer Time 30 March 2020

    All but emergency cancer surgery is cancelled to increase the Isle of Man's intensive care capacity.

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  14. Mortgage holidays offered amid coronavirus outbreakpublished at 16:58 British Summer Time 30 March 2020

    Banks will allow homeowners to defer payments during the coronavirus pandemic, the government says.

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  15. Isle of Man 40mph national speed limit introducedpublished at 19:02 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2020

    The temporary measure is to cut the burden on the island's hospital during the coronavirus outbreak.

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  16. Man who dodged coronavirus law remanded in custodypublished at 15:18 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2020

    Richard Powell gave false details to authorities after flying to the Isle of Man in a private plane.

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  17. All but emergency construction work halted on IOMpublished at 14:36 Greenwich Mean Time 27 March 2020

    Three more people on the island test positive for coronavirus, taking the Isle of Man's total to 29.

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  18. IOM sees first coronavirus patients hospitalisedpublished at 18:43 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March 2020

    Three more people test positive for coronavirus on the Isle of Man, bringing the total to 26.

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  19. Motorsport charity lends medical kit to Manx NHSpublished at 14:27 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March 2020

    Kit including ventilators and monitors usually used during TT races is made available to the Manx NHS.

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  20. Isle of Man closing borders 'to preserve life'published at 18:04 Greenwich Mean Time 25 March 2020

    No-one will be allowed to enter the island from Friday morning in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus.

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