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The Government announced today that it is establishing an on-Island Coronavirus antibody testing programme

Schools and nurseries will remain open during the Easter holidays to support childcare for critical workers and some vulnerable children.

The Minister for Social Security has launched an emergency scheme to support registered people who have been in Jersey for less than five years.

The Government of Jersey is close to agreeing a contract with Blue Islands to maintain a reliable and regular essential air service between Jersey and the UK.

Today, the Assistant Minister for Treasury and Resources, Senator Ian Gorst, has signed a Ministerial Decision to launch Phase 1 of the Government Co-Funded Payroll Scheme (CFPS).

Position statement by the Medical Officer of Health on the use of home-made cloth masks

The Minister for Housing Senator Sam Mezéc has made a statement regarding the support for housing needs.

Between 5pm and 6pm today, the Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondré, will host a Twitter Q&A to answer questions from the public about coronavirus.

The Government wants to reassure Islanders that help is available for those who really need it during these challenging times.

The Children and Families Hub has received 24 calls regarding support and safeguarding since it opened last Monday.

Minister for Health and Social Services, Deputy Richard Renouf, has signed an Order which legally requires Islanders to ‘stay home’ to slow down the spread of Coronavirus.

The Government of Jersey is launching a loan guarantee scheme to provide additional financial support to local businesses facing disruption as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak.

These new measures mean that members of the public should not visit the General Hospital unless it’s an emergency, or they have been called for an urgent outpatient appointment or in-patient procedure.

Advice has been issued by Growth, Housing and Environment to help all Islanders manage their waste and recycling during this period.

The Government is now offering support to the second wave of critical workers, who are needed to ensure that their children and a group of the most vulnerable children can attend a childminder, nursery or school during the period of school closures.

Health and Community Services are asking for anyone who has recently registered, practiced or retired from health work to now help the health service through the Coronavirus outbreak.

The rules for the use of Government-run car parks and on-street parking have been changed to enable a better response to the coronavirus.

The Government has today announced that all Islanders should now stay home to tackle the spread of Coronavirus in Jersey. These stricter measures will take effect from 8am tomorrow.

The Chief Minister and the Minister for Health and Social Services have issued statements

Health and Community Services can confirm that a death linked to Coronavirus has occurred in Jersey today, Sunday 29 March. This is the second death in Jersey that is linked to COVID-19.

Updated public health advice has been given for entire households to isolate if any household member shows symptoms of Coronavirus.

Jersey’s Fiscal Policy Panel (FPP) has published an updated set of economic forecasts, which consider the potential impact of the Covid-19 outbreak and has recommended the Island’s fiscal reserves are used to support the economy.

Utility companies have agreed that they will be as flexible as possible with payment terms for all customers.

Statement from the Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondré

The Government of Jersey has established the Construction Industry Response Team, in partnership with the Jersey Construction Council

The Government of Jersey is reaching out to its tenant business owners to offer deferred rent payments if they have been affected by the coronavirus outbreak.　

Hospital workers, police officers, and volunteers are being given permits to enable them to park for free.　

The Government of Jersey has appointed an Acting Director General for Growth, Housing and Environment.

The Chief Minister, Senator John Le Fondré has announced further closure measures to ensure strict social distancing to limit the spread of coronavirus.

The Government has committed an additional £100 million of funding over the next three months to keep Islanders in work as the Coronavirus disrupts our economy and way of life.

Health Minister announces strict new measures for to protect Isalnders aged more than 65

Statement from the Chief Minister Senator John Le Fondré

Following a five-day delay, the latest tests for coronavirus (COVID-19) were received in the Island this morning.

From Saturday 28 March, LibertyBus is introducing a core timetable in response to changes in demand due to coronavirus.

From midnight tonight, all Islanders aged 65 and over, and people with underlying medical conditions, must self-isolate to shield them from the spread of the Coronavirus.

The Household Reuse and Recycling Centre and the Household Green Waste Reception at La Collette remain open.