Deaths of persons vaccinated for Covid

Summary

The requester asked Manx Care for statistics on Covid-19 deaths in the Isle of Man categorized by vaccination status between January and October 2021. Manx Care refused the request, stating they do not hold death certificates and cannot provide the specific data requested.

Key Facts

• The request was received on 8th October 2021 and the outcome was determined on 4th November 2021.
• Manx Care stated they do not hold death certificates.
• The authority cited Section 11(3)a of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 as the reason for refusal.
• The refusal was based on the practical reason that the information is not held or cannot be found after reasonable steps.
• The requester was directed to Weekly Public Health Surveillance Reports for alternative information.

Data Disclosed

• 2030581
• 8th October 2021
• 4th November 2021
• early January 2021
• Section 11(3)a

Exemptions Cited

• Section 11(3)a of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Information not held)

Original Request

Please can you confirm the following: 1. After the commencement of Covid-19 vaccination on the Isle of Man in early January 2021, what is the total number of deaths up to 8th October 2021 recorded as Covid deaths on the IOM (deaths where Covid is mentioned anywhere within the death certificate)? 2. Of such overall number of Covid deaths, how many of such persons had received 1 dose of a Covid vaccine? 3. Of such overall number of Covid deaths, how many of such persons had received 2 doses of a Covid vaccine? 4. Of such overall number of Covid deaths, how many of such persons had a Covid vaccination status unknown? 5. Of such overall number of Covid deaths, how many of such persons were known to be unvaccinated for Covid? Thank you

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Manx Care Noble’s Hospital, Strang Braddan, Isle of Man IM4 4R (01624) 650 000

Our ref: 2030581 4th November 2021

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 8th October 2021 and which states:

"Please can you confirm the following: 1. After the commencement of Covid-19 vaccination on the Isle of Man in early January 2021, what is the total number of deaths up to 8th October 2021 recorded as Covid deaths on the IOM (deaths where Covid is mentioned anywhere within the death certificate)? 2. Of such overall number of Covid deaths, how many of such persons had received 1 dose of a Covid vaccine? 3. Of such overall number of Covid deaths, how many of such persons had received 2 doses of a Covid vaccine? 4. Of such overall number of Covid deaths, how many of such persons had a Covid vaccination status unknown? 5. Of such overall number of Covid deaths, how many of such persons were known to be unvaccinated for Covid? Thank you"

Our Response While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance Manx Care is unable to provide the information that you have requested. This is in line with Section 11(3)a of the Act, as a practical refusal reason applies; namely we do not hold or cannot, after taking reasonable steps to do so, find the information that you have requested. We do not hold death certificates. However, for advice and assistance, you may find the Weekly Public Health Surveillance Reports useful which can be found at www.gov.im/cabinet- office/public-health/health-intelligence/covid-19-weekly-surveillance-report/ Please quote the reference number 2030581 in any future communications.

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I will now close your request as of this date.