Health service making preparations
The health minister says the peak of the flu season is expected in mid-January.
Government has recently urged people to think twice before attending Noble's Hospital, with the facility already under extreme pressure due to a rise in flu.
Lawrie Hooper says steps are already being taken to prepare in case the situation worsens:
Mr Hooper has also confirmed staff levels are coping well during the current flu wave.
Loganair passengers escorted from aircraft after smoke reported at Ronaldsway
Flight bound for Birmingham was cancelled earlier today
Works planned for Douglas junction late this evening
DoI confirms repairs set for Bath place and Peveril Square
Freight services uninterrupted says Steam Packet
Ben-My-Chree currently 'carrying all freight requirements'
Greeba road closed to remove large tree
DoI shuts road towards Ballacraine Cross Roads