Health

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 next two days.  More than 25,000 test kits will today be delivered to participating pharmacies and local authorities assisting with distribution. The public are advised that LFDs can […]

Over 100,000 lateral flow devices (LFDs) have been delivered to the island and are being made available to the Manx public today. Further deliveries will be made on a regular basis. Civil Defence volunteers are assisting in the distribution of LFD packs to community pharmacies and other regional pick-up points.  […]

More than 120,000 lateral flow home tests kits will be made available to the general public next week, to support the Manx community in learning to live with and adapt to Covid. All community pharmacies are currently out of stock following a delivery of supplies to the island yesterday. Residents […]

Rearyt-Ny-Baie in Douglas has been temporarily closed for visiting and new admissions due to positive cases of COVID-19 within the residential home. The measure has been taken at the property on Albert Terrace as a precaution to contain the spread of the virus within the home and to protect the […]

These changes come into force from 8am Monday morning.

kits will be available this evening between 8pm and 10p from pick-up points in school car parks in key areas of the island, and again these are for people who are close contacts only.

Anyone who is self-isolating because they tested positive for the virus must continue to self-isolate in accordance with their direction notice.

Covishield has not been approved by the European Medicines Agency.

Moderna jabs available today for those who haven’t yet had a first dose.

The 100,000th jab will be administered on Friday.

Manx residents will use the NHS app to prove their vaccine status.

A first dose of Moderna vaccine will be offered to residents aged under 40 at a clinic on 14 June.

Crews across all stations will continue to wear additional personal protective uniforms for the foreseeable future as a precaution.

Our reporter Sam Turton has downloaded the NHS app and registered his details with it and will provide an update as to the success of this later on today.

Public advised to be vigilant and take precautions with new cases confirmed.

Manx Care run residential homes will welcome visitors from next week.

Standard infection prevention and control measures will be in place in all health and care settings and it will no longer be compulsory to socially distance or wear a mask.

The Health Minister has issued a clarification after a person sadly died after having a Covid vaccine.

Minister says it is too early to definitively link tragic death to vaccine.

Based on the gov’s rollout schedule, every adult should have been offered their first jab by the end of next month.

Currently, individuals who have a weakened immune system and those on immunosuppressive treatment are receiving their vaccination through the priority four or priority six groups.

Letters are in the process of being sent out to individuals aged between 40-49 and 30-39.