Mask wearing in all areas of hospital re-introduced as a 'necessary step'

Nursing director admits staff infection rates 'concerning'

Re-introducing mask wearing – and social distancing – at the Island’s hospitals is a ‘necessary step’ to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Facemasks must now be worn from the point of entry at Noble’s Hospital, Ramsey District and Cottage Hospital and Mananann Court.

Social distancing must be observed in all areas.

Manx Care says it’s in response to rising cases of Coronavirus in the community and has described it as ‘disappointing’.

Paul Moore is the director of nursing: