The Chief Minister is recovering from a routine back operation.
Tony Brown is in hospital for surgery this week, an appointment which a spokesperson says has been scheduled for some time.
He is expected to be home by the weekend when he will resume his duties.
However, he's been granted leave from the House of Keys and Tynwald until after Christmas.
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