Tynwald to hold general ME debate today
Tynwald is set to have a general debate about ME today, as similarities have been found between the effects of the condition and Long Covid.
Juan Corlett has suffered from the full effects of ME since 2018 after first catching the Epstein-Barr virus in 2012.
He says he fully understands the fatigue link being made:
Gemma Wild caught Coronavirus in the first wave last year.
Symptoms such as headaches and tiredness have stayed with her.
Gemma was referred to the fatigue clinic on the Island where she was advised to pace all things she does:
Tynwald will debate a new ME service at today's sitting, due to begin at 10:30am, following questions.
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