Self-testing devices are a 'crutch' says chief minister
People on the Isle of Man are being urged to increase their use of lateral flow tests.
It follows a warning that a new strain of Covid-19 – Omicron – will arrive on the Island 'sooner rather than later'.
From Tuesday government is mandating the use of masks on public transport and has changed border rules to require more testing.
Chief Minister Alfred Cannan says the LFTs are a 'crutch' and is urging the community to 'work together' ahead of Christmas:
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