The island was already in lockdown following a recent spike in cases in Guernsey when the individual, who was isolating, tested positive.
Health officials say the risk of further spread in the community is ‘very
low’.
Sark and Herm are now among a very small number of islands in the British Isles which have so far remained Covid-free.
All the islands in the bailiwick of Guernsey – Alderney, Sark, Herm, and the islets of Brecqhou and Jethou – were placed in lockdown last month after Sarnian officials reported a sudden rise in cases.
Dr Nicola Brink, Guernsey’s director of public health, said: ‘I’m sure this will be worrying news for Alderney residents, if only because it is the
first positive case since the pandemic began.
‘But I really want to reassure the community. Because we identified this person early as a potential contact, they have been self-isolating for several days.
‘Coupled with how Alderney is already in lockdown, we have been able to complete our contact-tracing assessment very quickly and confirmed there are no further contacts outside of the household. But that is not a reason to be complacent; anyone who develops even the mildest symptoms should still report them immediately.’
