Chief minister gives green light as the end of lockdown looms
The chief minister says businesses wishing to prepare over the weekend ahead of a restart of trade may do so, as long as social distancing and other measures are respected.
It's as Howard Quayle says the Isle of Man is on track to lift all lockdown measures on Monday (1 February).
Following a meeting of the Council of Ministers yesterday, Mr Quayle tweeted "we're almost there".
A government coronavirus conference is scheduled for 4pm today - you can listen live on Manx Radio AM & FM, watch the live video on our social media, or follow a live blog on our website Manxradio.com
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