2021 news

The Minister for Health and Social Service has made an amendment to the COVID-19 (Workplace Restrictions) Order which means that anyone who enters retail premises must always wear a mask while on site.

Critical workers travelling to Jersey, whose employers apply to exempt them from the usual isolation requirements, will soon have to meet new testing requirements

The Government of Jersey have commissioned 4insight to conduct an Island wide survey to establish the public’s views on the COVID-19 vaccination to ensure the Programme is understanding the needs of Islanders.

The weekly COVID-19 vaccination statistics indicate the programme is delivering the vaccine to priority groups efficiently and is on target with capacity to vaccinate all Islanders over 50 by the end of April.

The Acting Minister for Education, Deputy Jeremy Maҫon visited Rouge Bouillon Primary School today to see first-hand the safety steps that they have implemented since pupils return to school.

Adults who are at increased risk of severe illness and mortality from COVID-19, will receive a letter from Government inviting them to book their COVID-19 vaccine.

Statement from the Minister for Health and Social Services regarding care home visits

Islanders can now call the Coronavirus Helpline for free following an agreement with JT.

Health Minister announces a delay to the reopening of non-essential retail outlets

Islanders aged over 80 who opted to receive their COVID-19 vaccine at their homes instead of Fort Regent will start to receive them this weekend.

The Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Richard Renouf will sign extensions to COVID-19 Orders, which act as temporary legislation, on a monthly basis from 31 January.

Speech made by the Minister for Economic Development at a COVID-19 press conference.

Speech made by the Health Minister at a COVID-19 press conference.

Islanders aged 75-79 will be able to book their COVID-19 vaccine appointments from Monday, 25 January as part of the next eligible group as outlined by the Joint Committee for Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) vaccination schedule.

In response to new variants of COVID-19 being identified in South America, Ministers have agreed to introduce further restrictions at Jersey’s borders.

Faith leaders in Jersey are encouraging and reminding Islanders who are aged 80 and over to book their free COVID-19 vaccination appointment.

The latest COVID-19 vaccination statistics as at 10/01/2021

Over 200 Islanders have joined the COVID-19 vaccination programme as volunteers to work as part of the support team.

I want begin by echoing your thanks to all Islanders, who have responded as a community to the new laws and guidance brought in just before Christmas.

We are in a better place now than we were in mid-December with about 25 new cases per day instead of the 78 or so new cases per day we saw before Christmas.

Ministers agree staged process for reconnecting the Island

From today, Islanders aged 80 and over can now book their free COVID-19 vaccination through the online booking system.

COVID restrictions on gatherings and workplaces are extended until Ministers meet to discuss a review of their impact

Chief Minister issues statement in response to the UK Prime Minister's announcement

From Wednesday 6 January, Islanders aged 80 and over can book to receive their free COVID-19 vaccination as part of Tier 2 of the Government’s COVID-19 vaccination programme.