2020 news

Latest test results show Jersey has no known active cases of COVID-19

A statement from the Deputy Chief Minister, Senator Lyndon Farnham

Statement from the Minister for External Relations, Senator Ian Gorst

A statement from the Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondre, on updates to physical distancing guidance.

A statement from the Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Richard Renouf, regarding updating physical distancing guidance.

A statement from Senator Lyndon Farnham about the update of physical distancing guidance.

The Government has issued an Activity Risk Guide to support Islanders at high risk of illness from Covid-19 to make suitable decisions, when considering visiting friends and family and spending time outdoors.

The Health and Safety Inspectorate (HSI) has taken action regarding the sale and use of face masks which are labelled KN95, after the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) issued a Safety Alert on their use.

A scheme to help the fishing industry recover from the impact of COVID-19 has been approved.

Co-funded payroll scheme is amended so more self-employed Islanders can claim for lost income

Outside children’s play areas in several Government parks will reopen by early afternoon tomorrow.

Advice for those at high or moderate risk of illness from COVID-19 (previously ‘severely vulnerable’ and ‘vulnerable’) has been updated by the Deputy Medical Officer of Health.

The next Planning Committee meeting taking place on Friday, 19 June will be the third to be held virtually and open to the public.

Dexamethasone, an anti-inflammatory steroid, has been approved to treat all hospitalised patients across the UK requiring oxygen, including those on ventilators, from today.

The Minister for Health and Social Services has received a report from the Medical Officer of Health (MoH) which advises that the existing regulations in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 should be maintained.

From Wednesday, 1 July, time restrictions and charging will be reinstated for Government-run car parks and on-street parking.

The Government of Jersey is launching a new campaign, encouraging Islanders to enjoy the opportunities offered by an easing of lockdown restrictions, while still acting to reduce the risk of transmitting COVID-19.

Patients in Jersey requiring treatment at Southampton Hospital will need to isolate for 7 days prior to travelling to the UK from Monday, 15 June.

Places of worship will be able to reopen as Jersey moves into Level 2 of the Government’s Safe Exit Framework.

The Town Library will partially reopen from Friday 12 June, as the Island moves into Phase 2 of the Safe Exit Framework.

A statement from the Chief Minister, Senator John le Fondre

A statement from the Deputy Chief Minister, Senator Lyndon Farnham

Planning Committee meetings return online

Government publishes draft Level 2 guidance for businesses

The Children’s Minister, Education Minister and Children’s Commissioner are taking part in a live Q&A session with young people on Radio Youth FM this evening.

The Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Richard Renouf, has welcomed the results of the expanded second round of the community antibody testing programme, which were published today.

The Sports Consultancy Group has been established by the Assistant Minister responsible for Sport, Senator Steve Pallett.

Almost 300 laptops and internet devices have been ordered or donated to schools to help students, who do not have access to devices, with their home learning.

A statement from the Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondre

The Government has published its Covid-19 strategy update, to suppress the virus, contain it where it arises, and to shield those most at risk.

This week the Government, volunteer.je and Jersey Sport are celebrating National Volunteers' Week.

The Children, Young People, Education and Skills Department has worked in partnership with Jersey Post to help students get their belongings back from student accommodation.

The fees for people not registered with a GP and using Jersey General Hospital’s Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) at Jersey General Hospital have been withdrawn.

The Government Co-Funded Payroll Scheme has been extended until at least the end of August 2020, following a decision from the Council of Ministers yesterday.

Government is to provide a daily update on the number of active Covid-19 cases

A statement from the Deputy Chief Minister, Senator Lyndon Farnham.