31% spike in demand for GP appointments for respiratory infections

Emergency Department sees highest attendance for such illnesses in five years

The number of patients attending GP surgeries for respiratory infections increased by more than 30% last week.

It comes as admissions to the Emergency Department at Noble's Hospital for such illnesses is at a five-year high.

The latest surveillance data from Public Health Isle of Man shows a 31% increase in GP appointments across all age groups.

The same week saw a 9% rise in attendances at ED, which exceeds the peak seen in 2019 by 17%.