Covid statistics

Summary

A request for detailed statistics on Covid-19 deaths, vaccination status, and vaccine adverse effects in the Isle of Man was submitted to Manx Care. The authority responded that it does not hold the requested information, citing the lack of death registration data and the use of the UK's Yellow Card scheme for adverse event reporting.

Key Facts

• Manx Care does not hold death registration data, including cause of death, vaccination status, or underlying health issues.
• The Isle of Man does not have a separate reporting system for vaccine adverse effects due to its small population.
• Adverse effect data is reported through the UK's Yellow Card scheme instead.
• The authority suggested the requester contact the Cabinet Office for death statistics.
• The Weekly Surveillance Report published by Public Health was recommended as an alternative source.

Data Disclosed

• 2121653
• 2021-12-01
• 2021-12-30
• 28 days
• Section 11(3)a

Exemptions Cited

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

Original Request

1) What are the ages of all Covid19 deaths in the Isle of Man? 2) Are all the Covid19 deaths directly attributed to Covid19 or did the deaths occur with the persons having had Covid within 28 days, in other words, out of the total number of Covid19 deaths how many occurred with Covid19 being a secondary cause of death? 3) Out of all deaths attributed to Covid19 how many people were fully vaccinated, how many were part vaccinated and how many were unvaccinated? 4) Out of all deaths attributed to Covid19 how many people had underlying health issues? 5) Have there been any deaths recorded on the Isle of Man as a result of an adverse effect of any Covid19 vaccine, if so, how many? 6) Have there been any serious harm/injuries/effects recorded on the Isle of Man as a result of an adverse effect of any Covid19 vaccine, if so, how many?

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

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

Our ref: 2121653 30th December 2021

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 1st December 2021 which states:

1. What are the ages of all Covid19 deaths in the Isle of Man? 2. Are all the Covid19 deaths directly attributed to Covid19 or did the deaths occur with
the persons having had Covid within 28 days, in other words, out of the total number
of Covid19 deaths how many occurred with Covid19 being a secondary cause of death? 3. Out of all deaths attributed to Covid19 how many people were fully vaccinated, how many were part vaccinated and how many were unvaccinated? 4. Out of all deaths attributed to Covid19 how many people had underlying health issues? 5. Have there been any deaths recorded on the Isle of Man as a result of an adverse effect of any Covid19 vaccine, if so, how many? 6. Have there been any serious harm/injuries/effects recorded on the Isle of Man as a result of an adverse effect of any Covid19 vaccine, if so, how many?"

Our Response 1. What are the ages of all Covid19 deaths in the Isle of Man? While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the public authority does not hold or cannot, after taking reasonable steps to do so, find the information that you have requested. However, you may wish to re-submit your request to the Cabinet Office who may be able to help you.
You may also find the Weekly Surveillance Report, published by Public Health, useful: www.gov.im/covid19-weekly-surveillance-report

2.

Are all the Covid19 deaths directly attributed to Covid19 or did the deaths occur with the persons having had Covid within 28 days, in other words, out of the total number
of Covid19 deaths how many occurred with Covid19 being a secondary cause of death? 3.

Out of all deaths attributed to Covid19 how many people were fully vaccinated, how many were part vaccinated and how many were unvaccinated? 4.

Out of all deaths attributed to Covid19 how many people had underlying health issues? 5.

Have there been any deaths recorded on the Isle of Man as a result of an adverse effect of any Covid19 vaccine, if so, how many?

Our Response for Q2 – Q5: 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. Manx Care does not hold death registration data: cause of death is recorded on the death certificate but this does not make reference to vaccination status or underlying health issues. 6.
Have there been any serious harm/injuries/effects recorded on the Isle of Man as a result of an adverse effect of any Covid19 vaccine, if so, how many? 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. The Isle of Man doesn’t have a separate reporting system here on the Island as our population is so small that we wouldn’t be able to glean any statistically significant information, which is why we use the UK’s Yellow Card scheme for this. The Channel Islands and other UK nations also feed into this for the same reason. We do not hold any separate information regarding the adverse effects, regarding age and condition and therefore cannot provide any reports. You may find the attached link help: Please click here for the Yellow Card link. Please quote the reference number 2121653 in any future communications.

Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your freedom of information request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response, by completing a complaint form and submitting it electronically or by delivery/post.

An electronic version of our complaint form can be found by going to our website at https://services.gov.im/freedom-of-information/Review . If you would like a paper version of our complaint form to be sent to you by post, please contact me and I will be happy to arrange for this. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made as soon as practicable. We will respond as soon as the review has been concluded.

If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Information Commissioner for a decision on; 1. Whether we have responded to your request for information in accordance with Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015; or 2. Whether we are justified in refusing to give you the information requested.

In response to an application for review, the Information Commissioner may, at any time, attempt to resolve a matter by negotiation, conciliation, mediation or another form of alternative dispute resolution and will have regard to any outcome of this in making any subsequent decision. More detailed information on your right to a review can be found on the Information Commissioner’s website at www.inforights.im. Should you have any queries concerning this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Further information about freedom of information requests can be found at www.gov.im/foi.

I will now close your request as of this date.