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Proposals to extend self-certified work absence to 14 days

Treasury Minister to make statement in Tynwald

Protecting those on low incomes and zero hours contracts if they need to self-isolate.

That's the aim of a series of coronavirus-related proposals being put before Tynwald this week.

It includes extending the length of time you can self-certify an absence from work without a doctor's note from seven days to 14.

Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan says it's important to have the right measures in place:

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