Number of individuals in self-isolation

Summary

The requester asked for the number of individuals in self-isolation on the Isle of Man as of November 18, 2020. The Cabinet Office disclosed that 1,000 individuals were in self-isolation, explicitly noting this figure excludes anyone under the age of 18.

Key Facts

• The request was received by the Cabinet Office on November 20, 2020.
• The response was issued on November 25, 2020.
• The data provided covers the status as of Wednesday, November 18, 2020.
• The reported number of individuals in self-isolation is 1,000.
• The figure of 1,000 excludes all individuals under the age of 18.

Data Disclosed

• 1000
• 2020-11-20
• 2020-11-25
• 2020-11-18
• 18
• 1567373

Original Request

What is the number of individuals on island currently in self-isolation, as of Wednesday 18th November?

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: 1567373 25 November 2020

Dear ###

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

"What is the number of individuals on island currently in self-isolation, as of Wednesday 18th November?"

Our response to your request is as follows: The number of individuals is 1000. This does not include anyone under the age of 18.

Please quote the reference number 1567373 in any future communications.

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