Mask-wearing re-introduced in Manx Care settings following spike in Covid cases

Mon, 20 Jun 2022

Mask-wearing is being re-introduced in health and social care premises on the Island operated by Manx Care, following a spike in the community transmission of Covid-19.  

After conducting its daily review earlier today, Manx Care is strengthening the protective measures it has in place across its health and social care premises in order to protect staffing levels and service delivery, as well as patients and residents. This comes after the relaxation of universal mask-wearing guidance across health and care settings last week following the implementation of UKHSA guidance.   

This means all staff and visitors will need to wear a fluid-resistant facemask which will be provided at the entrance to health and social care premises. This applies to Noble’s Hospital, Ramsey Cottage Hospital, Manannan Court, care homes, GP practices, outpatient and community clinics, dentists and opticians. This is also relevant for staff providing care in people’s own homes, the Ambulance Service and the Patient Transport service. 

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