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24hr security at Island ports during King Scallop season

Measures in place to stop UK fishermen bringing Covid-19 ashore

New controls have been put in place at ports after concerns visiting fishermen, who aren't classed as key workers, could bring Covid-19 ashore.

For the King Scallop season (which starts on Sunday, 1 November) they can only land catch in Peel and Douglas, where a one-in-one-out system will be put in place.

Most of Peel breakwater will be fenced off until next May to create a secure area for crews to unload.

DEFA Minister Geoffrey Boot explains how it will be policed:

Hear the minister's full interview on the subject with Ewan Gawne:

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