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12 possible Omicron cases detected on Island

Chief Minister provides Covid situation update to Tynwald

12 possible Omicron Covid-19 cases have now been identified on the Isle of Man.

That's according to Chief Minister, Alfred Cannan, who's been giving a statement on the Isle of Man's Coronavirus measures in Tynwald today (14 December).

Mr Cannan also states the Island is 'very likely' to see a rises in cases of the Omicron strain in the coming weeks.

The Chief Minister has again urged those eligible for a Covid booster vaccine to book their appointments:

Those aged 45 and over are currently eligible for the booster dose.

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