The heroism of the community of Mann in responding to the Coronavirus disease has been remarkable – in many quietly courageous ways that are not obvious at first glance. The sacrifices of the people on the front-line of fighting this disease are clear to all, but the quiet sacrifices of many Manx people has been inspiring to me, and shown the strength of the special brand of Manx nationalism.

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For most people, homes are safe spaces – especially as a place to hide from the SARS-CoV-2 virus. But they are not safe spaces for everyone, such as the victims of domestic violence.

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Here are some questions that members of the media might want to ask at the IOM Government briefing on 27 March:

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The Isle of Man Government has been slow to respond to the Coronavirus – but it appears that it is belatedly doing the right thing. During yesterday’s press conference, the Isle of Man Government announced a number of measures to try to keep our island community healthy. These steps are generally in the right direction, and incorporate many of the measures that I advocated last week. Of course, it would have been better for such actions to be implemented last week – but better late than never!

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As a friend, I want to be able to rely upon your word. So, when you sent me the fake picture claiming that there were multiple cases of coronavirus on the Isle of Man, I believed you. Fortunately for our island, those claims were false. Unfortunately for our trust, those claims were false. Continue reading Fake Coronavirus News on the Isle of Man