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Rules on waste in self-isolation 'needed to be tightened'

Chief Minister says one mistake could lead to Covid-19 spread

Rules preventing family members removing rubbish from the homes of relatives who are self-isolating needed to be tightened up.

That's from the Chief Minister who was questioned about the restrictions in this morning's extraordinary sitting of Tynwald.

Douglas East MHK Clare Barber asked whether rules could be relaxed to help those living in homes of multiple occupancy or flats.

Howard Quayle confirmed he'll ask the director of public health to review the situation but says it was important to close the loophole:

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