Fewer restrictions in place for new vaccines
The Director of Public Health has described the approval of the Oxford/Astrazeneca vaccine as a 'game changer'.
Dr Henrietta Ewart was speaking at a government briefing this afternoon.
She says whilst it's a two-dose vaccine like the Pfizer jab, it can be stored at normal fridge temperature and has few administration restrictions:
‘Charity heart screening event saved my life’
How Craig's Heartstrong Foundation helped netballer discover potentially life-threatening condition
'Pretty significant moments' to come in months ahead, says new treasury minister
Chris Thomas took up post in cabinet reshuffle earlier this week
MLC hopes to avoid homelessness legislation 'stagnating' due to general election
Tynwald unanimously approves motion to prioritise strategy going forward
UK MP says developer has withdrawn from Morgan windfarm
The 96-turbine development would have impacted Steam Packet services