The chief minister says there's up to a one in four chance of another pandemic sweeping the world in the next five years.
This week, Tynwald will discuss a report into the government's response to an independent review of its handling of Covid.
In it, Alf Cannan says six recommendations stand out as urgent because of the chance of another similar outbreak.
But he adds the government's already accepted all 31 findings of the report and will act on them.
Glen Maye requisition meeting scheduled
A requisition meeting will be held in Glen Maye next month.
Political satire is coming to the Gaiety Theatre in Douglas next week, just in time to poke fun at the general election.
Viking longboat races today
Viking races will finally get underway in Peel today - after a six-week delay.
Postal vote applications have to be in soon
Living far away but want to cast your vote in September's election? Time's running out!
Mum launches petition over university support
A petition's been launched calling on government to provide more support for Manx university students.
Bus services north and south face disruption later
Bus Vannin says a number of its services may face disruption this evening.
Wildlife Trust unveils woodland plans
The Manx Wildlife Trust has submitted a planning application for a new woodland in the northeast of the Island.
Deadline looms for by-election nominations
Time's running out to get your forms filled in if you'd like to stand as a commissioner in Marown.
