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Cannan: Island has capacity for increased Covid testing

But says PCR in all cases would cause 'administration issues'

The Isle of Man does have the capacity to cope with increased Covid-19 testing according to the chief minister.

People travelling to the Island, from the Common Travel Area, are now asked to take a lateral flow test within 12-hours of arrival.

Anyone coming from outside the CTA must take a PCR test within 48-hours and isolate until they get their result.

Alfred Cannan says this is a workable system:

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