A "table top" simulation of a possible flu pandemic has been taking place on the Isle of Man today.
The World Health Organisation predicts that such an outbreak will occur in the next two or three years, and the Island is thought to be well prepared.
United Kingdom Health Emergency Planning Advisor Dave Ward, who took part in the simulation, says they bring together a wide ranging group of professionals (audio file attached):
(Image: The logo of the Isle of Man DHSS, which organised the simulation).
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