2020 news

The Government is proposing to debate its approach to economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic in the States Assembly on Tuesday, 2 June.

The Government of Jersey will hold a second round of the Covid-19 Community Antibody Testing Survey between 30 May and 2 June.

The Government is introducing a trial programme of testing passengers for COVID-19 as they arrive at Jersey Airport.

We are continuing to move, cautiously and gradually, along the pathway set out in our Safe Exit Framework, to ease the lockdown measures.

Yesterday the States Assembly approved new Regulations that reinforce the importance, for all of us, of maintaining safe physical distance

The Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) at Jersey General Hospital has amended GP charges for services which are not COVD-19 related and which would normally have been managed by Islanders’ General Practitioners.

The States Assembly has approved a new law that reinforces the importance of maintaining a safe physical distance to reduce any spread of the virus in our community.

Dental practices will start to reopen from Monday, 1 June for Islanders needing urgent or essential treatment.

Education Minister Senator Tracey Vallois delivers a speech on the phased return to schools

A total of 2,105 children and young people in Jersey have shared their thoughts and feelings about the coronavirus pandemic, in a confidential survey.

The Education Minister has today announced the details on the re-opening of schools, colleges and nurseries, from 8 June, for certain year groups.

Today, the Minister for Social Security has approved the transfer of up to £150 million from the Social Security Reserve Fund into the Social Security Fund, to cover the cost of supporting Islanders and businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Government of Jersey has approved funding of almost £400,000 to support the continued public transport services of LibertyBus.

A Government report published today estimates that public revenues in 2020 could drop by £80 million compared to 2019, and not return to pre-Coronavirus levels until 2022.

The Government of Jersey has received more than 20,000 responses to the Household Health Survey since its launch on 9 April 2020.

The Island’s essential workers are being tested for the presence of COVID-19 antibodies

Information about the support available to university students during the Covid-19 pandemic has been published on the Government’s website.

Islanders are being asked to be more considerate when disposing of their waste in public areas.

The Coronavirus Helpline weekend opening hours have been reduced in response to a fall in the volume of calls from the public.

The Government of Jersey has set out details of its expanded COVID-19 testing and tracing programme

Disabled parking bays are being created in Dumaresq Street to replace the four which have been temporarily lost because of the closure of Broad Street to traffic.

Schools to remain closed until at least 5 June

The Minister for Health and Social Services has updated the restrictions on personal movement, continuing the move into Level 3 of the Safe Exit Framework

A weekly return flight between Jersey and London Gatwick will start next week to support essential travel to and from the Island.

Updated isolation advice is being published for Islanders who have been in direct contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19, as well as those who are confirmed as having the virus or classed as symptomatic

From tomorrow, Thursday 21 May 2020, indoor workplaces can consider allowing employees to return to resume some workplace-based activity.

Couples in Jersey wishing to marry or have a civil partnership will be able to do so from 1 July.

The Government of Jersey and Parish of St Helier have agreed to the temporary closure of Broad Street to motor traffic so that pedestrians are able to have additional space to physically distance when visiting town.

A donation of 10 tablet-devices by Jersey Electricity Company (JEC) to Jersey General Hospital have helped patients to stay in contact their family and friends.

Statements from the Chief Minister and Health Minister.

From early next week, the Government of Jersey will further expand its COVID-19 testing programme

Financial support for households, government expenditure and the Island’s economy during the Covid-19 pandemic

The Business Disruption Loan Guarantee scheme has been expanded to allow all local businesses to apply.

We are reaching the end of the first full week in our progress through Level 3 of the Safe Exit Framework

Statement by Senator Ian Gorst, Minister for External Relations on guidance for business on wrongful trading

To protect Islanders and follow physical distancing measures, attendance at funerals continues to be limited to 10 close family members.

Health and Social Services Minister welcomes a new report which estimates how the coronavirus has been spreading in Jersey over the course of the pandemic

Advice has been published online outlining the arrangements for end-of-life visits in hospital or people suffering from COVID-19.

The Nightingale Wing of Jersey General Hospital has been blessed by Jersey’s faith leaders, following its official opening on Monday, 11 May.

Statement by Senator Lyndon Farnham, Deputy Chief Minister and Chair of the Our Hospital Political Oversight Group, given to the States Assembly today

Today marks the transition of this site from a construction project to an operational wing of Jersey General Hospital

Your Royal Highness, Your Excellency, Chief Minister, Connetable, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted to begin this brief ceremony

Jersey General Hospital’s Nightingale Wing was officially opened by His Royal Highness, The Earl of Wessex, this afternoon

Statements from the Chief Minister, Health Minister and Deputy Chief Minister about Jersey's move to Level 3 of Safe Exit Framework

Jersey will begin to move through the Level 3 measures of its Safe Exit Framework with effect from tomorrow (Monday 11 May).

The Minister for Health and Social Services has said antibody test results from a survey of randomly selected Islanders will be invaluable in shaping how Jersey responds to the Covid-19 outbreak.

Government payment policy is modified to provide more support to the construction industry.

Dog walkers and horse riders using the beaches will have to adhere to the usual restrictions during the summer now that Stay at Home restrictions have been relaxed.

An update from the Chief Minister and the Minister for Health and Social Services

An update from the Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondré

The Jersey Fire and Rescue Service (JFRS) is warning boat owners ahead of the bank holiday weekend to follow fire safety advice.

More thsn 10,000 households have completed the Household Health Survey, which was launched to establish the spread of COVID-19 in the Island

In response to COVID-19, the Planning Committee will tomorrow meet online.

The Bailiff’s Covid-19 fund has already received £1.2 million since it was launched

The construction of the Jersey General Hospital’s temporary Nightingale Wing at Millbrook Playing Field has reached a key milestone on time and within budget

The owners of leisure vessels can now spend the four hours outside their home using their boats for recreational purposes, but are being urged to minimise the risk of getting into difficulties at sea by preparing properly.

After consulting the Medical Officer of Health, the Minister for Health and Social Services has amended existing coronavirus-related restrictions

The Government of Jersey is working with Caring Cooks to provide up to 300 two course meals every day to Islanders who might otherwise struggle to access or afford nutritious meals.

Islanders will be able to dispose of their garden waste at La Collette Household Green Waste Reception from tomorrow (Saturday, 2 May) following an easing of Stay Home rules

Stay at Home measures are amended for Islanders’ wellbeing

Safe exit: a framework for a phased lifting of lockdown is announced

Statements from the Chief Minister, the Minister for Health and Social Services, and the Deputy Chief Minister

Local businesses and the self-employed can now apply for emergency COVID-19 support, worth up to £1600 per worker, per month, under Phase 2 of the Government’s Co-Funded Payroll Scheme (CFPS).