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Reopening Manx schools has not been rushed - Allinson

Schools across Island can reopen from 15 June

The education minister says he hasn't come under pressure to reopen schools, any earlier than is safe to do so.

Dr Alex Allinson was speaking at an emergency coronavirus session of the Public Accounts Committee.

All schools around the Island will be able to reopen on Monday (15 June), with children from hub facilities able to return to their normal schools from Wednesday (17 June).

Dr Allinson says the department has taken all the necessary precautions to make reopenings safe:

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