2021 news

This week marks over 400,000 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests being carried out, and one-year since the border testing programme was launched for flight arrivals.

Competent Authority Ministers have announced their intention to proceed to Stage 7 of the Reconnection Roadmap on 14 June.

Recent results have found that a very small number of the 52 samples sent for sequencing are examples of the variant of concern B1.617.2 variant, which was first identified in India.

Latest statistics show that 103,044 Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered, and half the Island’s adult population is fully vaccinated

Competent Authority Ministers have confirmed that, from Friday, 28 May at 00:01, national level UK and international travel classifications will come into effect, as previously announced.

Physical distancing guidance for funerals will be lifted, effective from Wednesday 26 May. This means that people can attend a funeral without maintaining one to two metres physical distancing from others, allowing more people to attend.

Ministers have announced details of the Children’s Safer Travel Policy and the COVID Status Certification

Taxi firms will be able to continue claiming under the Co-Funded Payroll Scheme (CFPS) until June.

The COVID-19 Vaccination Programme is making good progress - more than half of all Islanders have received one dose, and more than a third of all Islanders have had two doses

Islanders aged 50 years and over, or those in an at-risk group, awaiting a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine will be offered it sooner than originally scheduled.

Eligible businesses within specific public-facing sectors can now register to participate in the Community Testing (Lateral Flow Test) programme. This will offer quick, easy, and accessible testing for COVID-19, on a weekly basis.

COVID-19 vaccination appointment dates for all remaining priority groups in Phase 2 of the Programme are now published, with appointments for 30-34 year olds starting this weekend.

The Council of Ministers have agreed several changes to the Safer Travel Policy, which was reintroduced for inbound travellers last month.

A statement from the Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondré

A statement from the Deputy Chief Minister, Senator Lyndon Farnham

A statement from the Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Richard Renouf on the Safer Travel Policy

It is preferable for people under the age of 40 with no underlying health conditions to be offered an alternative vaccine where possible once they are eligible.

From Monday 10 May, updated COVID-19 guidance will come into force for schools, colleges and early years settings.

The Government of Jersey has responded to the Comptroller and Auditor General’s (C&AG) latest Covid report, focusing on the procurement process and supply chain management.

Islanders aged 35-39-years old will be able to book their appointments from Friday 7 May, with appointments to receive their vaccinations starting from Saturday 8 May.

The Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Richard Renouf has approved further amendments to the COVID-19 gatherings and events guidance.