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Manx Newscast: Covid-19 five years on

Broadcast on:
17 Mar 2025

This week marks five years since the start of the coronavirus pandemic on the Isle of Man. 

Five years ago today, anyone arriving on the Island was forced to self-isolate for at least 14 days. 

One of the first cancellations to be announced was the TT, followed by Local Government elections and sporting fixtures. 

Chanelle Sukhoo spoke to former Chief Minister Howard Quayle, former Treasury Minister now Chief Minister Alfred Cannan and former Health Minister now Cabinet Office Minister David Ashford