IoM health workers: No plans for mandatory vaccines

Wednesday, 24 November 2021 at 06:51

There are currently no plans on the Isle of Man to make vaccines mandatory for health and social care workers.

That's according to the island's Health Minister Lawrie Hooper when asked about the issue last week.

It comes following the news health workers in England will have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by April 1.

England's Health minister Sajid Javid delivered the news earlier this month - making it a mandatory condition of employment for those on the frontline of the National Health Service (NHS).

However, Mr Hooper says he may be forced to review that decision in the future:

More from Isle of Man News

Yacht club worries over lifeboat retirement

A yacht club based in the south of the Island says it has reservations about Port St Mary losing one of its lifeboats.
One nuisance cyclist ticketed in more than three years

Douglas Council says it's had 13 complaints about cyclists in almost four years.
New ministerial post created by chief minister

The Isle of Man has a new ministerial job - and a minister to go with it.
Huge floating book fair to arrive in Douglas next month

The world's largest floating bookshop will be in Douglas for almost a fortnight next month.
Stay safe for Hop Tu Naa tonight

Police are asking trick or treaters to make sure they can be seen tonight.
Special Olympics fundraiser needs you

A organisation for athletes with learning disabilities has raised more than £17,000 to compete at a global competition in Chile next year.
Peel ready for bonfire and fireworks later

Peel kicks off the Island's bonfire night fun tonight with its fireworks display.
Government: "UK never told us about child murderer"

The government says it'll write to the UK demanding to know how a convicted child murderer ended up living on the Isle of Man.