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312 receive second jab on first day of follow-up vaccines

Healthcare worker Sandie Hannay was the first person to receive the vaccine on the Isle of Man

Almost 4,000 Manx residents have now had first vaccination

Almost 4,000 people have now received the first dose of one of the two coronavirus vaccines currently being given to Manx residents.

A further 249 first doses were administered yesterday, while 312 received the second injection.

It's the first time those who've already received the jab have returned for the follow-up dose.

Eighteen of the 561 vaccines delivered on Monday were in care home settings.

It means 3,897 locals have had the first injection since the rollout began earlier this month.

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