2020 news

Position statement by the Medical Officer of Health on the use of home-made cloth masks

The Minister for Housing Senator Sam Mezéc has made a statement regarding the support for housing needs.

Between 5pm and 6pm today, the Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondré, will host a Twitter Q&A to answer questions from the public about coronavirus.

The Government wants to reassure Islanders that help is available for those who really need it during these challenging times.

The Children and Families Hub has received 24 calls regarding support and safeguarding since it opened last Monday.

Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Richard Renouf, has signed an Order which legally requires Islanders to ‘stay home’ to slow down the spread of Coronavirus.

The Government of Jersey is launching a loan guarantee scheme to provide additional financial support to local businesses facing disruption as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak.

These new measures mean that members of the public should not visit the General Hospital unless it’s an emergency, or they have been called for an urgent outpatient appointment or in-patient procedure.

Advice has been issued by Growth, Housing and Environment to help all Islanders manage their waste and recycling during this period.

The Government is now offering support to the second wave of critical workers, who are needed to ensure that their children and a group of the most vulnerable children can attend a childminder, nursery or school during the period of school closures.

Health and Community Services are asking for anyone who has recently registered, practiced or retired from health work to now help the health service through the Coronavirus outbreak.

The rules for the use of Government-run car parks and on-street parking have been changed to enable a better response to the coronavirus.

The Government has today announced that all Islanders should now stay home to tackle the spread of Coronavirus in Jersey. These stricter measures will take effect from 8am tomorrow.

The Chief Minister and the Minister for Health and Social Services have issued statements

Health and Community Services can confirm that a death linked to Coronavirus has occurred in Jersey today, Sunday 29 March. This is the second death in Jersey that is linked to COVID-19.

Updated public health advice has been given for entire households to isolate if any household member shows symptoms of Coronavirus.

Jersey’s Fiscal Policy Panel (FPP) has published an updated set of economic forecasts, which consider the potential impact of the Covid-19 outbreak and has recommended the Island’s fiscal reserves are used to support the economy.

Utility companies have agreed that they will be as flexible as possible with payment terms for all customers.

Statement from the Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondré

The Government of Jersey has established the Construction Industry Response Team, in partnership with the Jersey Construction Council

The Government of Jersey is reaching out to its tenant business owners to offer deferred rent payments if they have been affected by the coronavirus outbreak.　

Hospital workers, police officers, and volunteers are being given permits to enable them to park for free.　

The Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondré has announced further closure measures to ensure strict social distancing to limit the spread of coronavirus.

The Government has committed an additional £100 million of funding over the next three months to keep Islanders in work as the Coronavirus disrupts our economy and way of life.

Health Minister announces strict new measures for to protect Islanders aged more than 65

Statement from the Chief Minister Senator John Le Fondré

Following a five-day delay, the latest tests for coronavirus (COVID-19) were received in the Island this morning.

From Saturday 28 March, LibertyBus is introducing a core timetable in response to changes in demand due to coronavirus.

From midnight tonight, all Islanders aged 65 and over, and people with underlying medical conditions, must self-isolate to shield them from the spread of the Coronavirus.

The Household Reuse and Recycling Centre and the Household Green Waste Reception at La Collette remain open.

The Minister for Health and Social Services has issued a statement

The Chief Minister Senator John Le Fondré has issued a statement regarding health, community and the economy

The States of Jersey Prison Service (SoJPS) has today (Wednesday 25 March) suspended all social visits for prisoners and is restricting access to the prison by all none essential visitors.

A statement from the Minister for Children, Senator Sam Mezec, on school places for the children of critical workers.

The Chief Minister and Chair of the Emergencies Council Senator John Le Fondré writes an open letter to the people of Jersey

The Government of Jersey is contacting critical workers regarding childcare provision.

The Minister for Housing, Senator Sam Mezec, has welcomed developments which will give tenants protection from eviction during the Covid-19 pandemic, but has undertaken to do more.

Ministers have announced further measures to support Island-wide strict social distancing including the closure of some business premises and extending the social distance to 2 metres (6 feet).

The Government of Jersey has issued advice on restricting events and gatherings to help contain the spread of COVID-19.

The Government is working with Parishes, the voluntary and community sector and local businesses to lead plans that will ensure Islanders receive the help they need, when they need it, in a safe and sustainable way.

Ministers have announced that all bars and nightclubs should close from 8pm this evening to further help stop the spread of coronavirus.

The Medical Officer of Health, Dr Ivan Muscat has issued updated advice on a range of issues in relation to COVID-19.

A series of legislative changes, giving Ministers additional powers to protect Islanders and manage the developing situation, will be lodged by the Government today, for debate in the States Assembly next week.

To help stop the spread of coronavirus, Jersey Library will be closing its doors to the public from 9am Saturday 21 March.

Chief Minister addresses Islanders on the biggest threat to Jersey since the Occupation began 80 years ago

Statement from the Minister for Children Senator Sam Mézec

Health and Community Services are postponing all non-urgent outpatient appointments, operations and procedures for all patients – both under and over 65s – with immediate effect for the next four weeks.

The Government of Jersey recognise the significant challenges faced by Island businesses from the ongoing impact of the global coronavirus pandemic.

To help reduce the spread of coronavirus, the Government of Jersey is now advising Islanders of all ages to immediately follow the principles of social distancing.

Senator Tracey Vallois has issued a statement about school closures.

The Jersey Youth Service will be closing evening youth club sessions from midnight tonight, Friday 20 March in alignment with schools and colleges closing, to reduce the risk of young people contracting and spreading the Coronavirus.

Jersey's Children's Minister is bringing forward the launch of the Children and Families Hub to provide the right help at the right time for children, young people and families requiring additional support

All travellers arriving in Jersey must now self-isolate for 14 days. This is regardless of whether they are displaying flu-like symptoms or not.

Following two cases of coronavirus in HCS buildings, the General Hospital is now closed to all visitors.

New guidelines have been published to support parents and carers during the school and college closures to ensure children and young people are kept safe during the changes.

The Minister for Education has written to her UK counterpart to seek further information about GCSE and A Level exams.

A statistical model has been created with the aim of protecting the population as a whole and to shield those most vulnerable

The States Employment Board has welcomed the decision by the civil service unions to suspend their work-to-rule due to coronavirus.

Islanders concerned about Jersey residents (holding British passports) who are currently overseas and may need UK consular assistance to return home, can contact the Government of Jersey’s External Relations department via at externalrelations@gov.je.

Short-term changes have been made to the opening hours of government-run sports centres

Senator Tracey Vallois has announced her decision to close the majority of the Government of Jersey's mainstream schools and colleges

Senator Lyndon Farnham has announced the measures the Government is taking to support businesses

Public events are to be restricted to slow the spread of coronavirus

Following a meeting of the Emergencies Council, the Government of Jersey has announced a series of new measures, totaling £180 million, designed to provide much-needed support to Islanders and businesses

Jersey’s Education Minister has made the decision to close the majority of Government of Jersey schools and colleges to students from Monday 23 March, to support efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19

The Emergencies Council met today to discuss Jersey’s ongoing management of Coronavirus

A statement from the Minister for Education, Senator Tracey Vallois

From today (Tuesday, 17 March 2020) the Government of Jersey is introducing new guidance for travellers arriving in Jersey from countries in mainland Europe

Caroline Landon has released a statement about Jersey's aim to Flatten the Curve of the coronavirus epidemic

Statement regarding the FlyDirect flight VOE9533 from Tenerife

​A dedicated and referral-only testing facility for Coronavirus is now open for patients who having contacted the Helpline have been assessed as being at high risk of carrying the virus

The Chief Minister, Health Minister and Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture Minister have released statements new advice to contain the spread of coronavirus in Jersey.

The Government of Jersey has announced important new advice to contain the spread of coronavirus in Jersey.

The Chief Minister and Minister for Health have released statements regarding decisions taken at the Emergencies Council

Health and Community Services and the Primary Care Body welcome the decision of the Emergencies Council.

Support package for businesses is announced.

The Emergencies Council has today met to review its contingency plans and to put in place arrangements to ensure that the most vulnerable in our community are protected against coronavirus.

Second case of coronavirus (COVID-19) is confirmed in Jersey

Deputy Medical Officer for Health reassures Islanders after World Health Organization declares a pandemic

Coronavirus information leaflets are sent to every Jersey household

The Lions Club of Jersey has cancelled this year's Swimarathon, which was due to begin tomorrow at Les Quennevais Sports Centre.

The first Jersey case of Coronavirus has been confirmed by Health and Community Services (HCS).

Students returning from Italy self-isolate as a precautionary measure

Government of Jersey managers have been asked to brief their teams on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Chief Minister has moved to reassure Islanders that Jersey is well-prepared to deal with Coronavirus after Guernsey confirmed its first case of the virus.

A major public health awareness campaign is underway by the Government of Jersey to inform Islanders about Coronavirus.

Public Health regulations have been changed making Covid-19 a 'notifiable disease'.

The Emergencies Council will meet next week to discuss Jersey's ongoing management of Coronavirus.

Health officials in Jersey have updated their advice for travellers arriving in Jersey, after considering the evolving situation with Coronavirus (Covid-19).

States Members are being briefed by health officials on Jersey's response to the Coronavirus outbreak.