Covid deaths

Summary

A request was made for the number of Isle of Man deaths caused solely by Covid-19 without underlying conditions, but the Department of Health and Social Care refused to provide the data as they do not hold it.

Key Facts

• The Department of Health and Social Care does not hold the specific data requested regarding Covid-19 deaths without underlying ailments.
• The information may be held by the General Registry instead.
• The request was received on 3 February 2022 and responded to on 14 February 2022.
• The refusal is based on Section 11(3)a of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 as a practical reason.
• The requester was advised to re-submit the request to the General Registry.

Data Disclosed

• 2022-02-03
• 2022-02-14
• 2239573
• Section 11(3)a

Exemptions Cited

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

Original Request

Under the freedome of Information act, I would like to know exactly how many people on the Isle of Man have died directly from Covid 19 and only Covid 19 without any other underlying ailments or problems?

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Interim Chief Executive: Karen Malone Freedom of Information Team First Floor Belgravia House Douglas Isle of Man IM1 1AE

Our ref: 2239573 14 February 2022

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received 3 February 2022 and which states:

"Under the freedom of Information act, I would like to know exactly how many people on the Isle of Man have died directly from Covid 19 and only Covid 19 without any other underlying ailments or problems?"

Our response While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the Department of Health and Social Care ('the Department') 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 as it may be held by General Registry. You may wish to re-submit your request to General Registry which is an option available on the Freedom of Information request portal, who may be able to help you. Please quote the reference number 2239573 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.