COVID-19 'general update' conference today

Thursday, 3 September 2020 07:51

By Leanne Cooke @leannelily18

A press conference will be held later today to give a 'general update' on Covid-19.

It's set to be hosted by Chief Minister, Howard Quayle from 4pm, alongside Health and Social Care Minister, David Ashford and Education, Sport & Culture Minister, Dr Alex Allinson.

It's the first conference since the regular government briefings were stopped at the end of July - the Island has now gone over 100 days without any new cases of Coronavirus.

You'll be able to watch it on our Facebook page and website.

More from Isle of Man News

Covid wrongful arrest and torture claims thrown out by court

A man suing the chief constable and attorney general over his arrest and acquittal over an alleged Covid gathering on Laxey beach has seen 22 of his claims thrown out by a court.
Tree fellers to close part of TT course on Thursday

A section of the TT course will close for much of tomorrow while trees are felled.
Manx Utilities wants contractors for HQ refurb

Manx Utilities says it's looking for contractors as it prepares to refurbish its headquarters.
Business needed for Peel coffee shop's 'new chapter'

A coffee shop in Peel says it's looking for a business to share its premises.
Regulator freezes gas prices

The Island's utilities regulator says there'll be no gas price rise next month.
Billionaire says Island's his favourite place on earth

Billionaire businessman Jim Mellon says he has not plans to retire, but expects to keep working until the day he dies.
Planners aren't influenced by advertising, says Cannan

Chief Minister Alf Cannan says he's confident planning officials aren't swayed by advertising.
Commissioner to resign over Laxey sewage plans

A Garff commissioner says he'll resign after the board backed new sewage proposals for the area.