Chief Minister quashes lockdown rumours

Chief Minister quashes lockdown rumours

Senator John Le Fondré said that the claims were untrue, but that ministers had met to discuss further safety measures which would be announced in due course.

In a statement issued as the number of known active cases of Covid-19 rose by four to 130, he said: ‘I am aware that there are rumours circulating that the government is planning to announce a lockdown starting on 23 November. I would like make it entirely clear that these rumours are untrue, and unfounded.

‘Ministers are meeting today to discuss further measures to tackle the increase in Covid-19 cases over the past few weeks. These measures will focus on us working as a community to slow the spread.

‘We will be making an announcement on this in due course, once we have details agreed and following discussion with States Members.’

Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham took to Twitter to quash the rumours.

‘There are no current plans to put the island in to lockdown. In light of the increase in positive cases ministers are considering some further sensible measures to ensure we continue to protect the health of Islanders. Full details to follow in due course,’ he said.

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