Updated 30 March
Following the announcement by Ministers to accelerate the Reconnection Roadmap from Friday 2 April, certain changes have been brought forward.
Ministers are maintaining a phased approach, which safeguards our community and our successful vaccination programme, while also relaxing restrictions and allowing Islanders to resume more of their regular activities.
Pubs and nightclubs offering seated drinks service can open from Good Friday, if they retain 2 metre physical distancing, limit table numbers to 10 people, and collect customer details for contact tracing. It is still a requirement to wear a mask indoors.
Other stages have also been brought forward, although dates may be put back again if the situation changes.
Key public health messages
follow the physical distancing rules
make sure you wear a mask
wash your hands regularly
keep your gathering numbers small and with the same people and follow the current advice for gatherings
The Island's vaccination programme is rolling out at pace but that does not mean that Islanders are immune to the threat of COVID-19. We must still protect those who are vulnerable and those who are not vaccinated.
Reconnection roadmap
It is important to remember that all dates may change with each stage, and implemented when it is safe to do so.
Stage 1 to 3: 11 January to 8 March
pupils returned to schools
visitor attractions resumed
close contact services resume
outdoor sport resumed
worship ceremonies increased to 40 people
alignment with UK travel ban in relation to variants of concern
Stage 4: Monday 15 March
indoor sport reopens including gyms, swimming pools and changing rooms
household gatherings will be allowed for up to 10 people
soft play for up to 10 children resumed
singing and playing woodwind and brass instruments indoors allowed for groups up to 10
from 26 March, no restriction on the number of people for worship, marriage and funeral ceremonies (guidelines apply)
from 26 March, changes for children's activity groups (guidelines apply)
Interim stage: Friday 2 April (Good Friday)
alcoholic drinks table service resumes, without the need for an accompanying meal
customers must eat and drink at the table, but there is no requirement to order and pay at the table
food and drink must be ordered (in all food and drink premises) before 11pm and the establishments must close at 11.30pm
no limit on dining or drinking time
masks are still required except when seated at a table
table numbers still limited to 10, with 2m or screens between people sitting at adjacent tables
Stage 5: Monday 12 April
physical distancing requirements replaced with guidance
working from home guidance lifted
no limits on size of gatherings in venues, such as controlled wedding receptions, wakes or theatre performances
up to 20 people can attend informal gatherings in people’s homes and gardens or in public places, such as beaches
no limit on spectators or participants at sports events, where those events are able to take place without the need for special permits or licences
from Monday 26 April, inbound travel classifications resumed from the UK and Crown Dependencies
masks continue to be worn indoors
Stage 6: Monday 10 May
standing alcoholic drink service resumes
saunas and Jacuzzis reopen
masks are still required indoors
no sooner than 17 May, inbound travel to all other destinations resumed (excluding UK list of banned countries)
Stage 7: Monday 14 June
unlimited number of people permitted in homes and gardens
nightclubs fully reopen, including dancing
larger indoor and outdoor events and festivals permitted, subject to case numbers and risk assessment
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