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Tynwald agrees genomic testing is 'vital in fight against' Covid-19

Hooper challenges government to reconsider approach

Tynwald has agreed a 'robust and speedy system of genomic testing is vital in the fight against' Covid-19.

Members voted unanimously to support a motion by Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper, following a debate on the issue.

Tests are currently sequenced in Liverpool despite an offer from a Manx company to do them on Island for free.

In a lengthy debate, Mr Hooper called for government to learn from previous experiences:

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