The question of when schools return is on many parents’ mind.

There’s no simple answer, as we’ve found out. But there is a fuller framework about what will happen now.

Education Minister Alex Allinson has been talking to the Manx Independent about it.

Also this week:

The island’s richest man has saved the Family Library.

A police escort for returning residents could have stigmatised them, a torture convention watchdog believes.

Tynwald Members are annoyed that government ministers don’t tell them what they are going to say at the coronavirus press conferences.

A Ramsey couple who got married in spite of the lockdown. We have some great photos.

The economy is faring badly during the pandemic. Treasury Minister talks about his measures.

There have obviously been fewer passengers on the Steam Packet, yet its ferries are still sailing. What is the financial situation?

Parliament Street in Ramsey and Michael Street in Peel are pedestrianised to facilitate social distancing.

The lockdown is causing even more heartache for grieving families unable to get to the Isle of Man for funerals. So what can be done about it?

Free respirator masks are being given to chemotherapy patients by a Manx business and charities.

A students’ union has been launched. And it wants better nightlife in the island.

Scallop fisherman Luke Corkill tells us about his new venture after he was hit badly when his traditional customers stopped buying during the pandemic crisis.

The latest on Dr Martin Rankin, who’s walking round the island raising money for NHS workers hit by coronavirus.

The virus has also affected a planning inquiry into a new sewage treatment plant in the west of the island.

Davy Knowles, the Manx blues star who’s made it big in the USA, tells Mike Wade about life in Chicago in our Island Life section.

The leisure and entertainment section also includes a feature about local musicians performing online.

The big picture on the front page is of Christian Varley, the man who completed 19 marathons in 19 days.

Sports editor John Watterson reports on the back page.

Tony Godfrey, the first TT rider to be rescued by helicopter, is remembered.

The Manx Independent also has a great sports section, your letters, What’s On, a page of puzzles, a page of pictures from the past, readers’ photos, a seven-day television guide and lots of community news.

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