Manx Care announce further relaxation of face masks

Manx Care is removing the requirement for visitors to its health and care settings to wear a facemask, with immediate effect.

The change is in line with UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) guideline, with restrictions to also be lifted for its employees.

The health body says facemasks could be re-introduced in the future should Covid-19 numbers rise again.

Masks will continue to be made available in all health and social care settings operated by Manx Care, along with hand sanitiser.

Manx Care’s Executive Director of Nursing and Governance, Paul Moore, commented:

“Our decision to remove the need for wearing facemasks in our health and care settings has been taken in line with the latest UKHSA guidance, and is in line with the approach in place at NHS Trusts across the UK. Patient safety is at the heart of everything we do, and so if some members of the public wish to continue wearing facemasks in our settings, we absolutely respect their decision to do so. We will continue to monitor community transmission rates closely, and take any future steps we need to in order to protect our colleagues, members of the public and the delivery of our services should we need to.”