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Pandemic response 'a marathon not a sprint'

Cases of Covid-19 on Isle of Man rises to 49

Dealing with the coronavirus pandemic is 'a marathon not a sprint'.

That's the view of Chief Minister Howard Quayle, speaking at his daily Covid-19 briefing.

Forty-nine people have now tested positive for the illness on the Isle of Man.

Mr Quayle says the UK is an example of how long the pandemic could last:

Meanwhile, continuing with Community Testing for coronavirus has made trace-back easier according to Health and Social Care Minister David Ashford.

He also says testing of front line staff, where appropriate, is a priority:

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