Health minister responds to urgent question in Tynwald
The health minister says Nobles could manage if critical care units in the UK reach capacity, and are no longer able to accept Manx patients.
Onchan MHK Julie Edge asked an urgent question in Tynwald this morning, regarding the rise of coronavirus cases in the UK and the state of hospitals in the North West.
David Ashford assured contingency measures are in place:
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