The government has ramped up its measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 after the number of positive cases hit ten on Thursday. In two of those cases, the virus was transmitted on the Island.
Only at risk Islanders or those travelling from countries deemed high risk are currently tested so the number of people infected is likely to be higher, health experts say. Health staff hope that tests will be done in Jersey, rather than being sent to the UK, by the end of the month.
Previously, only people arriving from Europe or Eurasia were told to self isolate.
People arriving in Jersey without symptoms are being told they can use public transport to get home but must avoid going to any shops. And, once they are home, they must immediately self-isolate.
The government say they will provide transport for anyone arriving who has symptoms.
The measures do not apply to those classed as essential workers.
If essential workers develop symptoms of coronavirus within 14 days of travel they must self-isolate and self-refer. Any essential worker who has been in contact with any confirmed COVID-19 individual abroad must self-isolate for 14 days. Essential workers are also advised to actively limit the frequency of travel into and out of the Island.
Solo travellers, who live alone, should immediately go into self-isolation and families or groups travelling together should all immediately go into self-isolation too.
Where a solo traveller is returning to a shared or family home, all members in that home should immediately go into self-isolation too.
During the self-isolation period of 14 days, anyone who develops flu-like symptoms should call the helpline – 445566. The line is open from 8am to 8pm, every day. It is receiving up to 2,000 calls a day.
People are advised not to travel to the Island unless they have the ability to self-isolate for a full 14 days in Jersey.
