Elective surgery on Island has returned to normal levels.
That’s according to Health and Social Care Minister, David Ashford MHK, providing an update in today’s Coronavirus press briefing about the return of healthcare services on Manx shores.
He’s also confirmed endoscopy services are also back up and running and efforts are now being made to address the matter of healthcare waiting lists.
Mr Ashford says initiatives are now being drawn up to deal with the backlog issues.
Still time to get child flu vaccinations, says Manx Care
Manx Care is urging parents to get their children vaccinated against flu.
Council applies for football pitch work permission
Douglas Council has applied for retrospective planning permission after levelling off and expanding a football pitch.
Southern 100 pays tribute to club stalwart
Tributes are being paid to a former pub landlord and Southern 100 stalwart.
Pet owners warned after cats poisoned in Braddan
Cat owners in Braddan are being warned to keep an eye on their pets after two were poisoned.
New egaming site takes bets on social media influencers
A new Island egaming site will let people bet on the performance of their favourite influencers on social media.
New Laxey flood defences being looked at
Updated flood defence proposals for Laxey harbour and promenade are being prepared.
Could airport reopening mean return of Doncaster flights?
The Isle of Man could see flights to South Yorkshire restart, after a UK council pledged to spend £160 million reopening an airport.
Test centre festive closure dates announced
The Department of Infrastructure says its vehicle testing facility will be shut over Christmas and New Year.
