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Evidence of household spread in Covid-19 cases

Health Minister confirms news at press briefing

There is some evidence of household spread of coronavirus in those testing positive, according to the health minister.

David Ashford confirmed the news at the press briefing yesterday afternoon.

There are now 150 cases of Covid-19 on the Island – there will be an update on the figures at 10am.

Mr Ashford says this is why those who don't need hospital treatment are told to self-isolate for 14 days at home:

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