2021 news

The Government of Jersey’s COVID-19 Testing Strategy has been enhanced with a free, extended testing programme launching next month which will target cases in the community.

As at Sunday, 25 April, 60% of Islanders aged over 18 years have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. 35% of adults are now fully vaccinated having received two doses.

The Coronavirus helpline is amending its opening hours from Tuesday 4 May.

The Competent Authority Ministers have agreed changes to measures within the COVID-19 Reconnection Roadmap, following the advice from the Scientific and Technical Advisory Cell (STAC).

Jersey’s vaccination programme will follow the latest guidance issued from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation.

The traffic light system will resume for the UK and Crown Dependencies from Monday 26 April.

The Covid-19 Vaccination Programme is well underway, with 32% of Islanders aged over 18 now fully vaccinated (received both doses).

Jersey students returning to overseas university will be offered a free Lateral Flow Device (LFD) test for COVID-19 at the Airport drive-through, from next week.

The COVID-19 Vaccination Programme continues to roll out at speed, with 29% of Islanders aged over 18 now being fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Following a review into the early stages of a COVID-19 infection, it is now recommended for any individual who newly develops any one of eight symptoms, for o obvious or existing reasons, to immediately isolate.

Students in Years 11 and above - as well as all staff working in Government of Jersey and private nurseries, schools and colleges - are encouraged to book a PCR COVID-19 test this week.

Jersey will move into Stage 5 of the Reconnection roadmap from Monday, 12 April meaning further easing of restrictions, including new guidance for physical distancing, working from home and gathering limits.

Ministers have an announced that business-related COVID-19 support schemes will largely be extended from April 2021 to June 2021.

The COVID-19 Vaccination Programme has continued at pace, with over 5,000 second doses administered between 28 March and 4 April and 89% of care home residents now having received their second dose.

The COVID-19 Vaccination Programme is moving into Phase 2 of the roll out to Islanders.

Statements issued in response to recommendations from the UK regulatory body and expert vaccine advisers

The COVID-19 Vaccination Programme has made steady progress administering second dose vaccinations to Islanders.

Updated public health guidance on singing and the playing of brass and woodwind instruments as part of services of worship, weddings and funerals will come into effect on Friday 2 April, in time for the Easter weekend.