Face mask rules have been reintroduced in medical settings on the Isle of Man.
Manx Care said it was a precautionary measure given a recent rise in the admission of COVID-19-positive patients.
For clarity, this is for Manx Care employees working in patient-facing settings (including General Practice and Dental Practice), and members of the public visiting people in hospitals. People attending appointments or the Emergency Department are encouraged to wear a facemask and wash their hands on arrival to the hospital. Face masks will be supplied at the entrance to each hospital, as well as on wards and other clinical areas.
Manx Care employees who are either District Nurses, Ambulance personnel or those who work in the community will also wear masks when in direct contact with patients. Again, people attending appointments are strongly encouraged to wear a face mask and wash their hands on arrival.
Members of the public visiting a friend or relative in hospital will be asked to wear a facemask and wash their hands upon entering a clinical area. Those visiting a residential care home operated by Manx Care will be asked to wear facemasks if there are residents at the home with COVID-19.
Visitors should not attend the hospital if they are feeling unwell or have symptoms of a cold, nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea.
In recent days, Manx Care has seen an increase in the number of people being admitted to hospital requiring treatment specifically for COVID-19 infection, as well as some admitted for other reasons but who also happen to be COVID-19-positive.
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