Health and Social Care News
Public asked to dispose of single-use face coverings responsibly
The public are being asked to dispose of single use face coverings and gloves responsibly, and wear reusable items when possible and appropriate, to protect...
Friday, 22 January 2021
Vaccination Programme maintains current jab intervals
Vaccinations to protect Island residents from serious illness caused by COVID-19 will continue to be given at 21 and 28 day intervals, in line with the full...
Thursday, 21 January 2021
First care home resident vaccinated as rollout programme expands
Vaccinations are being offered to care home residents across the Island from today (Monday 18 January) as the rollout programme takes a significant step...
Monday, 18 January 2021
Four new cases of COVID-19 detected – 18 January 2021
Four new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the Isle of Man.
The first two cases were detected through the day 1/7/13 testing regime for individuals who...
Monday, 18 January 2021
Minister Ashford's statement on COVID-19 - 18 January 2021
Thank you Chief Minister,
I just want to focus on the vaccination programme and if I may Chief Minister go into some detail around many questions I know that...
Monday, 18 January 2021
Vaccination programme rolls out to care homes
Care home residents across the Island will be offered protection from Covid-19 over the coming weeks as the vaccination rollout programme expands into the...
Sunday, 17 January 2021
Extended suspension of services to protect vulnerable groups
Measures to protect some of the most vulnerable members of the community from coronavirus are to be extended to cover the length of the current circuit...
Saturday, 16 January 2021
Supply of prescription meds will ensure sufficient for all
Patients who have regular repeat prescriptions are asked not to request additional supplies of their medication or to ask for it any sooner than it is due.
In...
Friday, 15 January 2021
GPs embrace Covid working to protect patients and staff
Island GPs are adapting swiftly to the challenges of the current lockdown and reassuring the public that all surgeries remain open.
Patients who want to make...
Friday, 15 January 2021
‘Shortness of breath’ added as a symptom of COVID-19
An additional symptom has been added to the ‘case definition’ of COVID-19. ‘Shortness of breath’ is now a consideration when assessing individuals for possible...
Thursday, 14 January 2021