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Quayle says £50 for virus test covers cost to taxpayer

Tests can be booked through 111 service from tomorrow

The chief minister says £50 is a fair price to ask returning travellers to pay if they want a Covid-19 test after seven days self-isolation.

It'll cover the cost to the taxpayer, according to Howard Quayle, who announced the option this week.

A negative tests allows you to leave quarantine under certain conditions, but a positive result means a further 14 days self-isolation.

Mr Quayle says paying a fee is the most equitable solution:

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