Health minister quizzed over staffing numbers
The health minister says red tape is having an impact on the Island’s Covid-19 testing programme - despite an increase in staff.
In Tynwald today it was revealed that eight staff, working from 9-5, produced around 10 tests per hour.
However a 13-strong team, working 14 hour days, produced 4.6.
David Ashford said it's due to processes which need to be followed:
Mooir Vannin could be first of many
Dr Alex Allinson, who is retiring as Ramsey MHK at this year's general election, gave evidence to the final hearing by the independent panel.
'Significant investment or redevelopment' needed at Ramsey District Cottage Hospital
Manx Care is 'planning a sustainable long-term solution'
Police seeking witnesses to Ballasalla incident
It happened on Thursday (16 July)
Temporary closure of two hospital car parks this weekend
Manx Care says it's due to the delivery of critical infrastructure equipment