Coronavirus: 16 Diagnosed In Jersey

Monday, 23 March 2020 14:44

Another person has been diagnosed with coronavirus in Jersey, bringing the total number of cases here up to 16.

Of 499 tests, 405 have come back negative with 78 still pending.

20 people have been diagnosed in Guernsey.

The government is urging all islanders to maintain social distancing and for all incoming travellers to self-isolate immediately for 14 days.

Please note that we receive our lab test results from the UK at different times each day. For that reason, some days we will provide you with an update before 2:30pm, and some days it will be later than 2:30pm. For the latest advice: https://t.co/vulxRxQ6VV #coronavirusJSY
— Government of Jersey (@GovJersey) March 23, 2020

Coronavirus Advice

If you think you might have the virus, you should self-isolate and call the Health Department's coronavirus helpline:

01534 445566

It's open every day between 8am and 8pm. Calls outside these times, or when the line is engaged, won't be answered straight away - but we're told to leave a message and Health officials will call you back.

Please don't visit your GP or the Emergency Department at the General Hospital if you think you have the virus.

Coronavirus symptoms are similar to that of the flu - a combination of a cough, fever and aching muscles. If you've had any symptoms, even if you haven't travelled abroad, we're being told to self-isolate until they clear up (for a minimum of seven days).

Anyone who has come into contact with a person confirmed to have the coronavirus should stay in self-isolation for at least 14 days.

All the latest information can be found on Gov.je.