Visiting ban at medical settings extended for further two weeks

Manx Care blames Covid threat for additional suspension

Restrictions on visitors at some medical settings on the Isle of Man have been extended due to the threat of Covid-19.

Manx Care is prolonging an initial two week ban, which came into force on 30 March, for a further fortnight.

This applies to visitors at Noble's Hospital, Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital and Manannan Court.

The health body says it's due to the risk of transmission and staff absences due to Coronavirus.

Manx Care says where permitted, and in exceptional circumstances, following assessment and agreement from the clinical team essential visitors may be permitted. 

In a statement it adds: "Whilst they recognise that friends and family members are a vital support to all of those receiving inpatient and residential services  the utmost care and consideration must be given to the safety of other patients and staff by maintaining infection prevention and control procedures at all times."