Hooper: Not much change when Island switches to endemic

Health service will take appropriate measures

The health minister says he doesn't believe much will change for the health service when the Island switches to dealing with Covid-19 as endemic.

The approach is due to change from 31 March.

From that date legal restrictions - including isolating if you have the virus - will end.

Lawrie Hooper says hospital staff will still need to take a more risk-based approach - meaning staying off work if they have Coronavirus:

Manx Care has cancelled today's day procedures due to the increasing number of Covid-19 cases on the Island - you can find out more HERE.