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CM: Confident public can 'self-manage' the Covid-19 pandemic

Follows change in rules regarding testing

The chief minister says he 'absolutely' trusts the Manx public to do the right thing in relation to Covid-19.

Earlier this week government changed the Coronavirus rules meaning people no longer have to have PCR tests.

Instead they are asked to self-isolate if they record a positive lateral flow test – they are able to leave self-isolation after recording two negative tests at least 24 hours apart.

Alfred Cannan says he has 'every confidence' people will follow the new guidance and 'self-manage' their way through the pandemic:

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