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Adult Islanders and those turning 18 years old within three months-time, will be able to get vaccinated against Covid-19 at various locations around the Island.

Lateral flow kits for direct contacts in households, critical infrastructure, emergency services and the care sector

Ministers have agreed a reduction to the standard period of isolation for people who test positive with COVID-19

Islanders turning 18 years old within three months’ time are now eligible to get their first dose of the vaccine to protect them against Covid-19

The latest statistics as at Sunday 18 July show that 84% of Islanders aged 18 years and over have had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 71% are fully vaccinated.

Competent Authority Ministers have agreed a number of measures to protect both Islanders and Jersey’s health service in the face of a continuing rise in active Covid cases.

A speech by the Chief Minister, announcing additional COVID-19 measures.

The vaccine centre at Fort Regent will be opening its doors for first dose walk-in appointments next week, between Monday 26 July and Sunday 1 August, at designated hours of the day.

Almost 5,000 Islanders have booked their first dose since the ‘Time is Running Out’ campaign launched at the end of June and 57,631 Covid Status Certification letters have been sent out to fully vaccinated Islanders.

From 00:00 Wednesday 21 July, Islanders over the age of 12 must wear masks when entering an indoor public space.

A patient who tested positive for Covid-19 has died at Jersey's General Hospital

The latest COVID-19 vaccination statistics as at Sunday 11 July, shows that over two thirds of the Island’s adult population are fully vaccinated.

Ministers have agreed changes to the Island’s testing programme to better align with vaccination coverage and to prioritise symptomatic Islanders who require a test.

Advice for people who think they might be a direct contact of someone who has tested positive for Covid-19

From today until 31 July, parents can share their thoughts on the Learning at Home website, and how it can be developed to better support children and young people.

The Education and Children’s Minister, Deputy Scott Wickenden has issued new Covid advice to schools and colleges.

​Following advice from the Scientific and Technical Advisory Cell (STAC) and in consultation with Public Health, Competent Authority Ministers have issued new guidance and extended measures to keep Islanders safe this summer.

The Chief Minister's speech regarding an update on COVID-19

Minister for Health and Social Services's speech regarding an update on COVID-19

The Government of Jersey has published an update to the Co-Funded Payroll Scheme payments to businesses.

Children and young people and their nurseries, schools and colleges have been praised for their dedication and determination.

The latest COVID-19 vaccination statistics as at Sunday 4 July, show that 82% of all adult Islanders have had at least one dose of the vaccine, and 63% are fully vaccinated.

Speech by the Minister for Economic Development, Senator Lyndon Farnham

A speech by the Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondre

Ministers have agreed updates to the Safer Travel Policy to better align to recent policy changes.

Competent Authorities Ministers have announced changes to the isolation requirements for direct contacts taking part in COVID testing.

Statement from Dr Ivan Muscat regarding the recognition of AstraZeneca vaccines manufactured in India for travel purposes.

Following advice from Public Health, and in consultation with the Scientific and Technical Advisory Cell (STAC), the following changes to the Safer Travel Policy are announced.

The Government of Jersey has responsed to an MHRA announcement regarding adverse reactions associated with COVID-19 vaccines made by Pfizer and Moderna.

The latest COVID-19 vaccination statistics as at Sunday 27 June, show that 81% of all adult Islanders have had at least one dose of the vaccine, and 60% are fully vaccinated.

Ministers announce updates to Stage 7 Reconnection and extension to economic support schemes