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The Island's biggest local authority is taking the threat posed by swine flu very seriously.
Douglas Corporation is holding seminars and providing extra training for its staff, and is concentrating on two areas of what it calls 'grave concern'.
Leader of the Council David Christian says contingency plans have been drawn up to ensure refuse collection and cremation services can continue, in the even of large numbers of employees being off work:
'Unprecedented' situation after deemster in Island's first group litigation case resigns
Acting Deemster became 'significantly unwell' after hearing evidence
Plantation wood, telegraph poles and Satnav to be discussed in the House of Keys
13 questions tabled for oral answer at this week's sitting
Immigration changes designed to stop exploitation by 'bad eggs'
Minister admits government has been 'overly enthusiastic' in attracting new people
Contingency budget for horse tram tracks 'significantly increased'
Treasury advice to DoI due to 'volatile financial climate'
