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MHK uncertain over gov't changes to close contact advice

Julie Edge to table emergency question in Tynwald on topic

An MHK believes there's a high percentage of medical professionals on the Island who are against government changing rules for close contacts.

Since last week, those identified as a close contact to someone who has tested positive for Covid19 haven't been required to self isolate.

Instead, they've been urged to take lateral flow tests, and only contact 111 if they get a positive result.

Onchan MHK Julie Edge will ask the Chief Minister about the advice leading to the move in this week's sitting of Tynwald.

She believes it should be made public:

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