Treasury Minister appears at coronavirus media conference
The three-week circuit break lockdown is set to cost the Manx government somewhere between £8-10 million.
Treasury Minister Alfred Cannan made the announcement at this afternoon's coronavirus media conference.
It's as he discussed the reintroduction of the financial support programmes: the Salary Support Scheme and the Manx Earnings Replacement Allowance (MERA).
Mr Cannan gave this update:
Storm Dave to bring severe gales
Gusts up to 75mph expected on Saturday
Manx Care 'attempting to establish contact' with dental provider as patients face uncertainty
Smile Dental Care 'not currently providing services'
'Significant dredging works' in Douglas Harbour
Talks taking place over mitigation measures as sailing schedule disrupted
'Operational reasons' and tidal restrictions delay Heysham sailing schedule
Manxman's crossings held up overnight and throughout Good Friday
