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'111' Coronavirus hotline from tomorrow

A '111' hotline for Coronavirus will be implemented on Island, from tomorrow.

From 6am tomorrow morning the Island will have a specific IOM COVID 111 telephone system.

The line is only for people wanting advice on COVID-19,  but people can take a test beforehand at www.gov.im/coronavirus to help people decide if you should call.

However, officials say to only call if you have pressing concerns about your health or the health of a loved one

Government says it's not just a hotline but a robust call centre based on the UK system and draws on clinical expertise.

The Health and Social Care Minister also confirmed a mobile testing unit will be available to attend tomorrow.

David Ashford reiterated only sympotamtic people will by sent there by the 111 service - it can't just be attended by anyone.


 

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