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MHK questions pet self-isolation rules

Douglas East member says current regulations could encourage travel

Preventing self-isolating residents from delivering pets to other Manx addresses could encourage more locals to travel off Island.

That's the fear of Douglas East MHK Clare Barber - she is questioning whether the current rules are too strict.

Any pets brought to the Island currently have to complete quarantine with the person they travel with.

Mrs Barber is keen to see individuals allowed to drop animals to those who don't want to travel if precautions are put in place:

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