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Covid jabs too 'finite' to divert to Steam Packet crews

Concerns crew providing 'back door' for the virus onto the Island

The chief minister says Steam Packet staff will not be put ahead of the queue for a Covid vaccine.

He was replying to an urgent question in the House of Keys today from a Douglas East MHK.

Chris Robertshaw was concerned the crews could turn out to be a 'back door' for the virus to come into the Island.

However Howard Quayle says those most at risk of ill health need to be prioritised for inoculation - above those who risk carrying the virus:

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