It's to manage an increase in travel
There's a push to recruit swabbers to meet an increase in demand for Covid-19 testing on Island.
Manx Care is aiming to boost capacity ahead of an expected rise in travel following the easing of border restrictions.
The health minister has promised the new recruits will be trained to a high standard.
David Ashford says it's important the system has capacity to handle an influx of visitors:

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