2020 news

Statement from the Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Richard Renouf

Statement from the Deputy Medical Officer of Health, Dr Ivan Muscat

Islanders are being urged to protect themselves and others by getting the flu vaccination this year.

Contact-tracing teams are looking into the circumstances surrounding four people who tested positive for Covid-19 earlier this month and who had all visited the same venue.

Jersey’s health services have been preparing for the usual winter demand pressures, with the added complication of COVID-19 this year.

Jersey Youth Clubs are to re-open over the next two weeks

A statement from the Chief Minister, Senator John le Fondre

Deputy Richard Renouf has made a statement at a press conference today

The Deputy Chief Minister, Senator Lyndon Farnham is joined by the Deputy Medical Officer for Health, Dr Ivan Muscat, at a Press Conference.

The States of Jersey Police are currently investigating two large parties under Covid-19 legislation. 　

Digital systems have recently transformed the way healthcare is delivered in Jersey, with several projects reaching completion during this pandemic.

The processing of COVID-19 tests at the new on-Island laboratory has begun.

The Jersey Community Foundation has awarded almost £200,000 of grants to charities for projects which help people to cope with the impact of COVID-19.

It is strongly recommended that students, from the age of 11, should wear face coverings while on school buses, unless they are medically exempt.

As part of the £150m Fiscal Stimulus Package developed to support Islanders after the outbreak of COVID-19, 105,000 Spend Local cards are being distributed to Islanders.

The main COVID-19 symptoms are being highlighted to help Islanders look out for them during the colder winter months.

Islanders are reminded of self-isolation rules as two people are fined for breaching the rules

From the 9 September onwards every eligible adult and child in Jersey will receive a £100 Spend Local card