Manx Care reintroduces face coverings and social distancing

Patients must wear fluid resistant surgical masks in clinical and non-clinical settings

Wearing of face coverings and social distancing has been reintroduced in the Island’s healthcare facilities with immediate effect.

Manx Care says the move comes following a rise in Covid-19 cases on the Isle of Man.

Those attending Noble’s Hospital, Ramsey & Distract Cottage Hospital and Manannan Court must wear fluid-resistant surgical face coverings throughout the buildings, with social distancing to be observed in clinical and non-clinical settings.

There are currently 944 active cases of coronavirus on the Island.