Hospital capacity during this year's TT could be affected due to the Covid ward.
The Minister for Health and Social care has outlined what preparations are being put in place at the hospital ahead of this year's races.
In previous years, 31 hospital beds across two wards have been available, whereas this year there could only be 16.
Speaking in the House of Keys, Lawrie Hooper explained what may happen if capacity is reached:
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