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Government pro-actively testing frontline workers

Weekly swab tests available to staff working with most vulnerable

A government testing programme has been set up for frontline staff dealing with the most vulnerable in society.

Regular weekly testing has been opened up for any nursing home staff, hospital workers, and police who would like it.

Health Minister David Ashford spoke about the new testing measures on Manx Radio Breakfast this morning.

However, despite the number of active cases on the Island going down, Mr Ashford predicts the virus will be with us for a while:

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