Starting today, the capital’s street lights will be shining a ’healthy blue’. Council Leader David Christian said the message from Douglas Council is simple ’thank you’.
Mr Christian said: ’We want to publicly acknowledge the outstanding selflessness and dedication of all those on the health care front line caring for and supporting the most vulnerable and isolated at this difficult time.
’These brilliant men and women can’t work from home like many of us can. They’re not only working under incredible pressure to keep us safe, but they and their loved ones are also having to cope with the same pressures and anxieties we’re all experiencing as the coronavirus affects every aspect of our daily life.’
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As well as thanking medics, Mr Christian said the council is ’fully supportive’ of the protocols put in place by Minister for Health and Social Care David Ashford and the government.
He added: ’The council is therefore pleased to pay this tribute not only to all those putting the safety and wellbeing of others first in the battle against Covid-19 but also to our own front-line staff working hard to keep our essential services running.
’As symbolic as the illuminations will be, however, I would urge people to follow government advice and stay home unless they have essential business in the town centre.’