2021 news

​Competent Authority Ministers have agreed new measures in response to the emergence of the COVID-19 variant, Omicron.

Ministers announce measures in response to latest Covid-19 variant - Omicron

Covid-19 booster vaccinations extended to over-18s

Four more countries are added to Jersey's red travel list

Six countries are added to Jersey's red travel list

Islanders are encouraged to start the night right by taking a lateral flow test (LFT) before socialising this festive season or attending Christmas parties.

​A scheme to financially support Jersey’s fishing industry has been extended to the end of the year with up to £400,000 of funding available.

​All children, young people and education staff, identified as a direct contact for COVID-19 from a positive case in a nursery, school or college, will no longer be required to take a PCR test from Thursday, 25 November.

Islanders aged 40 to 49 years old can now book their COVID-19 booster, and 16 and 17 year olds can book their second COVID-19 vaccine

Government has welcomed two reports, published today by the Comptroller and Auditor General

​A new Covid testing service opens today at the airport

The COVID-19 Vaccination Programme will be offered in secondary schools and colleges, for eligible students, aged 12 and over, from Monday 29 November

Changes to Jersey’s vaccination team will happen in a phased approach from this month.

Local firms urge Islanders to help keep them in business this winter

Islanders are asked to keep their PCR appointments to avoid delays

The new COVID-19 Testing Lab has begun processing samples in Jersey’s General Hospital. Once fully operational, the lab will maintain current testing capacity.

Ministers are calling on Islanders to begin taking additional precautions this winter, as part of Step 1 of Jersey’s COVID-19 Winter Strategy

The Government is announcing additional support for businesses affected by the pandemic and travel disruption, following the expiry of the Co-Funded Payroll Scheme (CFPS) at the end of October.