Clarification called for over SPC self-isolation rules

Government challenged over crew protocols

Should Manx Steam Packet staff have been self-isolating when off duty?

That’s the question which remains unanswered today after confusion over Covid-19 protocols.

Yesterday the chief minister was asked to clarify the rules that crew followed after a staff member tested positive for coronarvirus: 

However that response was challenged by Paul Moulton, from Isle of Man Television, who told the public health director it was at direct odds to what was actually happening:

Manx Radio has approached the Steam Packet Company and the Manx Government for clarification – both have declined to comment.