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A drive through COVID-19 testing facility opened on 20 March at the TT Grandstand. A blood test looking for antibodies was later set up to better understand the virus and its effect on the population. The Isle of Man Government set up its own testing facility on 20 April with a capacity for 200 tests per day with a 24-hour turnaround. [35]
Travel restrictions may be most important at the start and end of the pandemic. [3] The travel restrictions brought a significant economic cost to the global tourism industry through lost income and social harm to people who were unable to travel internationally. When travel bans are lifted, many people are expected to resume travelling.
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the tourism industry due to the resulting travel restrictions as well as slump in demand among travelers. The tourism industry has been massively affected by the spread of coronavirus, as many countries have introduced travel restrictions in an attempt to contain its spread. [1]
Ongoing: COVID-19 pandemic in the Isle of Man. The parishes of Arbory and Rushen merged to become the local authority area of Arbory and Rushen. [1] 19 March: The first case of COVID-19 was reported. [2] 26 March: A lockdown began due to rising cases of COVID-19. [3] 1 April: The first COVID-19 related death was reported. [4]
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[37] [38] [39] On 27 March, the first stay-at-home order banned all non-essential travel and contact with others. [40] It was the longest in Europe, especially for hospitality and retail. [41] On 15 September 2020, the Government of Ireland announced a medium-term plan for living with COVID-19 that included five levels of restrictions. [42]
Ongoing: COVID-19 pandemic in the Isle of Man. 6 February: During the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II, Douglas was granted city status. [1] 8 May: Following the Coronation of Charles III and Camilla, a public holiday is declared. [2] 8 September: Elizabeth II dies at Balmoral Castle, Scotland, Charles III assumed position of Lord of Mann. [3]
The department was created in 1986 as the Department of Tourism and Transport. With the addition of extra responsibilities in 1990 the department was renamed the Department of Tourism, Leisure and Transport. In 1994 there was a departmental reorganisation.