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Scrapping isolation will help society 'live with' virus says Ashford

Changes to testing and isolation for close contacts

Scrapping self isolation, and mandatory Covid-19 testing, will help society learn to 'live with' the virus.

That’s the view of the health and social care minister.

Yesterday government announced changes for people who've been identified as close contacts of someone who's contracted the virus.

You can find out more HERE.

It followed concerns about the number of people being forced to isolate - Manx Radio has repeatedly asked government to provide the number of people who were affected.

Speaking on Manx Radio Breakfast David Ashford says something had to give:

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