Chief Minister Howard Quayle says there are plans in place to cope if too many Steam Packet crew fall ill with coronavirus.
During yesterday's press conference, he faced questions about the disease's effect on the Island's lifeline ferry services.
It's after one Ben my Chree crew member tested positive for coronavirus last week.
Mr Quayle said the Department of Infrastructure had contingency plans in place, but it was unlikely they'd be needed.
Coastguards complete two rescues in a day
Douglas Coastguard had a busy day yesterday, after responding to two urgent incidents.
Space to bring 90's vibes to the 'Neighbourhood'
Scouse indie rockers Space are to play the Villa Marina later this year.
Noble’s Private Patients’ Unit reopening later this year for some procedures
Manx Care says it hopes to reopen the Private Patients' Unit at Noble's for certain procedures like cataracts later this year.
Ballasalla roundabout could be completed next year
A busy roundabout in Ballasalla should be finished next year, according to the Island's Infrastructure Minister.
Two more schemes backed by government fund
The Department for Enterprise says it's backing two more developments in Douglas under the Island Infrastructure Scheme.
Island to get Bikesafe scheme for first time
A special training scheme for bikers will come to the Isle of Man for the first time this year - just in time for TT!
Jurby Junk's Stella dies aged 90
The woman who founded legendary bric-a-brac store Jurby Junk has died.
No plans to publish UK's assisted dying letters
Chief Minister Alf Cannan says he won't publish letters sent from the UK government querying the Island's assisted dying laws.
