Returning Residents who stayed at The Comis Hotel

Summary

The requester asked for the number of returning residents quarantined at The Comis Hotel who tested positive for COVID-19 during or within 14 days after their stay. The Cabinet Office responded that their records show zero instances of repatriated citizens testing positive for the virus.

Key Facts

• The request concerned returning residents quarantined at The Comis Hotel.
• The Cabinet Office holds no records of repatriated citizens testing positive for COVID-19.
• The Department of Health and Social Care was suggested as an alternative contact for broader testing data.
• The request was received on 20 May 2020 and closed on 28 May 2020.
• The response was issued under reference number 1298677.

Data Disclosed

• 20 May 2020
• 28 May 2020
• 14 days
• 1298677
• 0 instances

Original Request

Hello I would like to know how many of the Returning Residents who were sent for quarantine at The Comis Hotel actually tested positive for Covid-19 at the Comis or within14 days of being released from The Comis Hotel? Please

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Government Office Douglas Isle of Man IM1 3PN Telephone: (+44) 01624 686244 Website: www.gov.im/co

Our ref: 1298677 28 May 2020

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 20 May 2020 and which states:

"Hello I would like to know how many of the Returning Residents who were sent for quarantine at The Comis Hotel actually tested positive for Covid-19 at the Comis or within 14 days of being released from The Comis Hotel? Please. I have detailed below the information that is being released to you. In the data held by the Cabinet Office there are no instances of a repatriated citizen testing positive for COVID-19. Should you require any further information on COVID-19 testing on the Isle of Man you may wish to contact the Department of Health and Social Care who may be able to help you. The contact details for the Department are: The Department of Health and Social Care, Head Office, Crookall House, Demesne Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 3QA. Telephone: +44 1624 642608. E-mail: dhsc@gov.im. Please quote the reference number 1298677 in any future communications.

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