2020 news

Health Minister explains the details of the latest Covid-19 measures

New measures are announced to tackle the recent rise in Covid-19 cases

New measures aimed at tackling the spread of Covid-19 are announced today

Health Minister signs Order to make it a legal requirement to wear masks in certain indoor public spaces

A statement from the Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills

The Government of Jersey has announced its support for students wishing to return home to the Island for the Christmas holidays.

Statement from the Department for Children, Education, Young People and Skills

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

Statement from the Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondré

Jersey has developed a comprehensive plan for vaccinating the most at-risk Islanders against contracting COVID-19.

All students in Years 11 and above in secondary schools and colleges, and all young people aged 16 -18 not in education, will be offered COVID-19 screening.

A statement from Children, Young People, Education and Skills

The Government of Jersey is inviting 40 young people, aged between 16 and 21, to take part in an independent online discussion to share their views on the Covid-19 pandemic.

Lifeline air services are reintroduced to Southampton

The Childcare and Early Years Service (CEYS) are working to understand the impact COVID-19 has had on childcare in Jersey.

An update from the Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills

New public health measures on gatherings and licencing hours come into effect today

Extra clinics are now available for Islanders who had their cervical and breast screening appointments delayed or cancelled while COVID-19 restrictions were in place.

Contact-tracing is underway after a Prison Officer from HMP La Moye tested positive for COVID-19

The States Assembly agreed yesterday to establish a £50 million Fiscal Stimulus Fund to support Jersey’s economic recovery.

A case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at Victoria College Jersey

From today, older students in schools and colleges will be advised to wear mouth and nose coverings when they are moving around communal indoor areas.

One ward is closed and cleaning routine is enhanced as four people in hospital for other conditions test positive for COVID-19

Three cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at the General Hospital

The Government of Jersey has today launched new public health measures and economic support packages to deal with COVID-19 through the winter.

There has been a confirmed cae of COVID-19 at St Luke's Primary School

A survey has been launched to help the Government of Jersey to plan for a potentially large number of students arriving to the Island.

This week, Jersey’s Alcohol and Drugs Service will be joining 3,000 other groups across the UK for Alcohol Awareness Week.

The consistent aim of the Government’s Covid response measures has been the preservation of life, lives and livelihoods.

The Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Richard Renouf will lodge a set of Regulations which will enable the Government to enforce COVID-19 measures by law, if it becomes necessary.

Throughout the pandemic, the Government has looked to match any necessary health restrictions with appropriate financial support.

Ministers have agreed eight additional public health measures in response to rising cases of Covid-19

New health measures are announced, following a sharp increase in the number of COVID-19 cases and strong evidence of community transmission

A statement from the Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondré

The Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills has issued an update on cases of COVID-19 in schools

A statement from the Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills

A statement from the Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills confirms a case of COVID-19 at Hautlieu School

A statement from the Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondre

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

The Jersey COVID Alert app is now compatible with NHS COVID-19 in England and Wales and Beat Covid Gibraltar, joining Protect Scotland and StopCOVID NI.

Statement from the department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills

A case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at Jersey College for Girls

A case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at Hautlieu School

A statement from the Department for Children, Young People, Education and Skills

Children and young people who faced challenges with home learning during lockdown will receive additional educational support, if funding of £1.3 million is approved by the States Assembly.

“We have been advised that a student who attends Victoria College, but has not been in school since half-term, has tested positive for Covid-19."

Early indicators suggest that that the Spend Local scheme has been an economic success, with more than £10 million generated for the local economy.

“We have been advised that a student who attends Grainville School has tested positive for Covid-19.

Statement from Deputy Medical Officer of Health, Dr Ivan Muscat

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

The Government of Jersey has today, announced the COVID-19 Strategy update: Preparing for Winter.

Following an announcement by the Prime Minister that the England will enter a month-long period of lockdown from Thursday 5 November, the Chief Minister has reassured Islanders that the same restrictions do not apply in Jersey.