Noble’s Hospital was given assistance from medical centres in the UK after a patient was infected with a rare form of CJD.
Health authorities confirmed they had treated an individual for sporadic CJD, which affects just one in every million people.
It’s the same virus that produces conditions like mad cow disease, although this version is not infectious or a threat to the public.
Dr Kishore is the director of public health, he told us help was on hand from hospitals in the UK (audio):
Yellow weather warning for ice
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for frost and icy patches.
Emergency services dealing with ‘unknown substance’ on beach
The fire and rescue service says it’s currently dealing with an unusual substance washed ashore at Garwick Beach.
Archallagan hosts orienteering race
A special Boxing Day orienteering event will be held this morning.
Your guide to Boxing Day traditions
Two Island traditions will get underway later.
Have you taken the binman's tip this Xmas?
Residents in Douglas say somebody's stolen money they left out for binmen.
Ramsey Domino's delayed until next year
Ramsey pizza lovers will have to wait a bit longer before a popular chain opens in the town.
No timeline for rights of way at nature trails
The Department of Infrastructure says it doesn't have a timetable for making public rights of way official at a site in Ramsey.
Manx driving licence scam on Facebook
A scam Facebook page is advertising Manx driving licences - with no tests needed.
