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Most patients on Covid wards 'in for other illnesses' says Manx Care CEO

Staff absences hit 220 as cases at Noble's double

Most patients currently in hospital with Covid-19 were admitted for other illnesses, Manx Care's CEO has said.

The organisation has suspended visiting at the Island's hospitals with immediate effect and a second ward has designated as a Covid Ward.

Twenty people at Noble's have now tested positive for the virus - nobody is in ICU.

Teresa Cope says they have been identifying the cases during routine swabs upon admission to the hospital:

Mrs Cope confirmed there are also 220 healthcare staff currently off work due to Covid issues - 30 more than last week.

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