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Around 200 isolating due to contact tracing

Health Minister says the process is key to halting spread of coronavirus

Contact tracing has helped identify around 200 people who need to self-isolate on the Isle of Man.

That's according to Health Minister David Ashford, speaking live on Manx Radio's Mannin Line this lunchtime.

He also confirmed the youngest person to test positive for coronavirus on the Isle of Man is a child, while the oldest is around 90 years old.

Mr Ashford says identifying those who've been around Covid-19 patients is vital to stopping the spread of the illness:

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