Eligible people encouraged to go for vaccine
Extreme pressures on the Island's health service are being caused by an abnormally high number of flu infections.
Government has issued a new plea for people to choose wisely where they seek medical help, as Noble’s Hospital has been operating at OPEL Level 4 multiple times this week.
Health Minister Lawrie Hooper has this advice:
Mr Hooper's encouraging eligible people to take up the offer of a flu jab.
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