Health and Social Care News
Older teens invited to register for COVID-19 vaccination
The UK’s Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has announced that young people aged 16 and 17 should be offered a first dose of the COVID-19...
Thursday, 12 August 2021
Accuracy of COVID-19 hospital cases data confirmed
The Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed that the number of people being treated in Noble’s Hospital for COVID-19 is accurately reflected in the...
Thursday, 5 August 2021
Two deaths as a result of COVID-19
Two individuals have passed away as a result of COVID-19.
One individual was receiving treatment for COVID-19 in Noble’s Hospital. The second death occurred...
Thursday, 5 August 2021
Patient dies in Noble’s Hospital of COVID-19
An Island resident who was being treated in hospital for COVID-19 has died (3 August 2021).
Chief Minister Howard Quayle said:
‘It is extremely saddening...
Wednesday, 4 August 2021
Pregnant women encouraged to get COVID-19 vaccine
Midwives and healthcare professionals on the Island are encouraging women who are pregnant or considering pregnancy to register for the COVID-19 vaccine to...
Tuesday, 3 August 2021
Island due to follow latest JCVI advice for COVID-19 vaccines
The Isle of Man’s COVID-19 vaccination programme is due to follow the recent advice from the UK’s Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) on the...
Thursday, 29 July 2021
Lateral flow device stocks replenished as regular LFD supply to Island set up
An additional 50,000 lateral flow devices (LFDs) have been delivered to the Island, ready for distribution to pharmacies and local authority outlets over the...
Thursday, 29 July 2021
Move to bring forward vaccination appointments
More than 500 appointments for second dose COVID-19 vaccinations are being brought forward to increase the number of Island residents with fullest protection...
Wednesday, 28 July 2021
Large consignment of lateral flow tests arrives on Island.
Well over 100,000 lateral flow devices (LFDs) and have been delivered to the Island and are being made available to the Manx public today. Further deliveries...
Monday, 26 July 2021
Lateral flow test kits available for asymptomatic close contacts
Lateral flow test kits are now available for collection from community pharmacies around the Island, and this evening from four high school car parks, as...
Thursday, 15 July 2021