Members of the Covid test swabbing team have been ’reduced to tears’ following abuse from the public, says the government.
A statement was put out by the Isle of Man Government this week on social media regarding ’vile and abusive behaviour’ during Covid-19 tests at the Grandstand.
The government explained ’aggressive or threatening behaviour’ towards health and social care staff ’will not be tolerated’.
Police will be called if necessary, they stated.
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The statement said: ’This is completely unacceptable.
’Our swabbing team are working incredibly hard, often working very long hours to help test and protect our community from Covid-19.’
They asked the public to arrive at their tests on time and to bring a bottle of water with them in case there is a wait.
According to the government, the team is dealing with a large number of swabbing requests at the moment.