2020 news

Islanders are strongly advised to wear face masks when visiting indoor public places, but this will not currently be made mandatory.

Covid risk assessments for countries are reviewed

A statement from the Minister for Treasury and Resources, Deputy Susie Pinel

A statement from Minister for Economic Development, Senator Lyndon Farnham

Ministers have announced an extension to the Government Co-Funded Payroll Scheme (CFPS) until March 2021.

Changes in Covid risk announced for four countries

The Council of Ministers has decided to remain in Level 2 of the Safe Exit Framework until early August.

The Government of Jersey has updated its Countries Risk Assessment, which categorises countries into three groups (green, amber and red) with increasing levels of self-isolation and testing requirements depending on current risk.

Patients receiving surgery at the General Hospital will need to follow COVID-19 safety guidance including being swab tested and following a period of self isolation after their test.

From today (Monday 20 July), outpatient services will resume at Jersey’s General Hospital. Initially, there will be a reduced level of routine outpatient activity due to the COVID-19 safety guidelines in place for patients and staff.

All schools will return full-time in September

Ministers are to discuss a move to Level 1 of the Safe Exit Framework

The Essential Worker Antibody Survey of almost 8,000 people found that around 4% tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies, and more than half of the people who had antibodies reported no symptoms.

Islanders can once again accompany their partners for pregnancy scans at the General Hospital.

Senator Lyndon Farnham announces measures to help keep people in their jobs and protect their livelihoods

Deputy Judy Martin explains how Jersey's economy will be supported in the months to come

Deputy Susie Pinel announces a package of measures to minimise the impact of the pandemic

Senator John Le Fondré announces plans to support Jersey's recovery from the effects of the global pandemic

The Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) at Jersey’s General Hospital is to close due to low rates of COVID-19 infection and easing of lockdown measures.

A support package of more than £150 million to boost the economy in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has been unveiled by the Government of Jersey today.

Patients receiving care with the Jersey General Hospital will once again be able to transfer to UK hospitals on commercial flights, with bookings being made from 9 July onwards.

The Minister for Education has approved £65,000 of funding to be paid to nurseries which provided care for children of critical workers and vulnerable children during the lockdown.

The Government is to provide a loan of up to £10 million to Blue Islands.

Economic Council recovery work is under way

The Jersey General Hospital will open to visitors again from Monday, 6 July with strict COVID-19 safety measures in place to safeguard staff, patients and visitors.

The States of Jersey Prison Service (SoJPS) is due to re-start social visits for prisoners on Monday 6 July, following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions at the facility.

Almost every primary school child in Jersey has now returned to school, with one year group recording a 99% attendance rate.

Driver and Vehicle Standards (DVS) has re-opened its doors for theory and practical driving tests.

The Primary Care Body, on behalf of all the GPs in the Island, wish to inform patients that GPs will not be renewing the temporary contracts with Health and Community Services in August.

The Minister for Treasury and Resources, Deputy Susie Pinel, has today signed a Ministerial Decision making several amendments to the Government Co-Funding Payroll Scheme (CFPS).

States Assembly agrees testing programme for the opening of Jersey’s borders

A secondary school described as a support for the town community during the COVID-19 pandemic has been given a grant by a St Helier charitable trust to buy devices for students and families to access learning.

Government sports centres expand their programmes and apply reduced charges