Education minister appeals for schoolchildren to follow guidelines
Young people on the Isle of Man have been warned they could be taking a hospital bed away from their grandparents if they don't stick to social distancing rules.
Education minister Dr Alex Allinson appealed to youngsters to stay at home while schools are closed because of the coronavirus outbreak.
A number of schools are continuing to open their doors for the children of key workers, with around 300 kids continuing to attend last week.
Dr Allinson urged the younger generations not to take risks:
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