Hooper says hospital remains guarded against Covid
The staffing situation at Noble's Hospital is improving after disruption over winter.
The health minister also insists it remains guarded against any threat from Covid-19 should the situation change.
Personnel numbers there were heavily hit during December and January as Omicron cases increased.
And Lawrie Hooper admits the medical facility continues to face certain challenges:
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Peel Commissioners not adding 'discretionary' one percent increase to social housing rents
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New organ donation laws set to come into force in coming weeks
It follows Tynwald approval of new measures earlier this year
