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Coronavirus 'incredibly concerning' for Island's economy

Chamber of Commerce 'inundated' with enquiries

The head of the Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce says coronavirus is 'incredibly concerning' for a wide range of Manx businesses.

Rebecca George, who is its CEO, says the chamber has been 'inundated' with more than 300 enquiries from local companies, since Treasury Minister Alf Cannan announced a package of measures on Monday.

The economic impact of the pandemic, she says, is already enormous:

You can listen to the full interview below, where Dollin Mercer started by asking her what sorts of enquiries the chamber has been having from local businesses, and what answers it's been able to give:

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