The Manx Independent explains why the Health Minister wants the coronavirus to peak later than it might if it weren’t controlled.

The Chief Constable’s comments from yesterday’s press conference are part of another story on the front page.

Inside:

We meet a man who’s battled the virus. He tells us about his time in hospital.

A woman who has cancer was followed for television to London for treatment during the lockdown. We talk to her about that.

A mail delivery office has had to be deep cleaned after workers there tested positive.

There’s bad news for the economy as the number out of work doubles.

Meanwhile, work permit rules have been relaxed and the government has agreed to extend the pre-school voucher scheme to support nurseries.

It’s bad news for theatre lovers and gig-goers as the Villa Marina and Gaiety announce a long delay to re-opening.

Businesses have been busy creating a bank of eager people willing to help struggling island sectors.

More than 100 volunteers have joined a Covid community Connect project which will launch in the south of the island tomorrow.

With Covid-19 imposing physical distancing and personal sheltering at home on the general public, one charity is developing new ways for the Manx community to stay actively engaged. We report which.

Around 3,000 face masks will shortly be ready for frontline health workers helping coronavirus patients thanks to an island printing firm.

The Manx NFU has asked members of the public using footpaths around the island to respect farmers who are voluntarily self-isolating at a critical time in the farming year.

Another farmer is urging the Manx public to support agriculture by buying local.

A Braddan community centre could cost millions more than was originally thought.

A plan for a new substation in a Douglas church has been submitted as part of the promenade regeneration scheme.

The Bishop gives us his Easter message.

While coronavirus dominates the news section of the paper, the Island Life entertainment section looks forward to a time when it no longer looms over us.

A wide variety of world music groups are heading to Peel later this year, we report.

While the Easter Festival of Plays might not be happening this year, we look at its legacy and talk to its organisers about their plans.

In our sports coverage, footballer Sean Jackson is finding innovative ways to stay active as he aims to keep alive his dream of representing England at a major tournament.

The Manx Independent also has 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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