Gove alerted as close contact after Portugal trip but not isolating

[lonelyplanet]

The government really couldn't be doing things any worse. Gove went off to watch footie in Portugal has been identified as a close contacts but instead of isolating is doing daily lateral flow tests. Meanwhile Portugal is worrying enough to put on the amber list.

BBC News - Covid: Michael Gove alerted by NHS Test and Trace after Champions League trip
www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57355599

I mean, it’s not a surprise is it. I’d probably be blagging ‘freebies’ like this if I was in a position to do so 😂 I don’t really blame him. He is in government. And I hate the man & everything about the Tories.

I’m delighted to hear these trials are running at the mo though, hopefully this approach will be introduced to schools in September 🙏🏼

@LizzieMacQueen

Is no one surprised that someone was actually close enough to Gove to warrant him being a close contact? What is it, within 2m for 15 minutes?

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