Latest updates

Borders (all ports)

Closed to everyone from Friday 6 am on 27 March 2020 (except key workers, subject to prior approval; Isle of Man residents returning from overseas; Isle of Man residents returning to the Island after leaving to see immediate family for compassionate reasons, for example end of life or to attend a funeral; and non-Island residents who wish to travel to the Isle of Man on compassionate grounds, either to attend the funeral of a close family member or to visit a terminally ill close family relative.

See: Travel and Borders 

Businesses

As of 15 June 2020, the Isle of Man Government will be removing requirements for social distancing. Businesses will no longer be legally required to take steps in relation to social distancing, such as encouraging employees to work from home, or limiting the number of customers in shops.

COVID-19 will remain a risk for some time and you must manage this risk in the same way you would manage any other risk to your staff or customers, in line with Health & Safety legislation.  You may wish to continue to implement some enhanced hygiene and social distancing measures should this be deemed an appropriate and proportionate way to manage risks.

See: New guidance for businesses

Freight and supplies

Continuing as normal 

Gatherings & social events

Any legal requirement for social distancing in our community and restrictions on gatherings have now been removed.

See: Gatherings and freedom of movement

Hospitals

Visiting restricted.

See:  DHSC hospitals and care homes visiting policy

In an emergency

Call 999

Public transport

Currently operating, please avoid non-essential travel where possible. 

See: Public transport

Road restrictions

All-island speed limit of 60mph in place.  Continue to observe 50mph, 40mph, 30mph and 20mph as currently required.

In the case of a taxi, the vehicle may be shared with members of his or her household and the driver.

Update 15 June: The speed limit will revert fully to its pre-COVID state on 22 June. 

Schools

From Monday 15 June all school sites will  reopen for voluntary attendance and from Wednesday 17 June all those children currently taught in hubs will be able to return to their normal school.

See also: Schools and nurseries

Self-isolation requirements

All new arrivals must self-isolate for 14 days.
Anyone showing symptoms of coronavirus must self-isolate for 14 days.
Anyone who does not have symptoms of coronavirus but is living with someone who does must self-isolate for 14 days. They can only leave their house to exercise. See more about Self-isolation.

See also:  Managing household waste

Shops (non-essential suppliers)

As of 15 June 2020, the Isle of Man Government will be removing requirements for social distancing. Businesses will no longer be legally required to take steps in relation to social distancing, such as encouraging employees to work from home, or limiting the number of customers in shops.

There are some businesses however that must remain closed for the time being.

Construction and trades

Construction, trades and horticulture are now able to return to work.

Social distancing

Any legal requirement for social distancing in our community has been removed from Monday 15 June.

Social distancing and PPE requirements will however be maintained in health and care environments.

Stay home and stay safe requirement

It is no longer a legal requirement to social distance, however it will be for you to decide where you are comfortable being and who you are comfortable being with. And if you do want to keep people at an arm’s length for the time being then that is for you to decide.

Symptoms and testing

Use online assessment tool or call 111