Coronavirus: All the information and advice for the Channel Islands in one place

There is so much information and advice that is constantly changing related to the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the Channel Islands.

So, we have created this guide to help you navigate through it a little bit easier.

Symptoms & Testing

• What are the signs and symptoms of Covid-19?

• Number of coronavirus cases in the Channel Islands

Jersey

• New testing technique could bring faster results

• 1,250 households to be tested for Covid-19

• Island-wide testing 'on hold'

• Antibody testing begin

• Contact tracing app being developed

Guernsey

• Antibody testing starting in Guernsey

• New coronavirus symptoms announced

Social Distancing & Self Isolation

• How to 'self-isolate' & the laws that could force us to do it

• 1,000 visits to check on isolations in Guernsey - but none in Jersey

• Online activities and entertainment you can access from home

Jersey

• Calls for people arriving to isolate until they get a negative result

• Social distancing: Two metre rule reduced to one

• Police to take more 'robust stance' on young people not physical distancing

• R Number goes down due to social distancing and lockdown

• Cloth face masks recommended

• Social distancing until late 2021?

• Police: Some 'choosing to ignore' social distancing

• Vulnerable islanders urged not to break isolation rules to buy food

Guernsey

• Self-isolation is Guernsey's 'main defence against Covid-19'

• Islanders encouraged to keep a diary of those they have met

Health & Exercise

• Seven day isolation for all island patients ahead of Southampton appointment

• Online activities and entertainment you can access from home

Jersey

• Hospital patients must have Covid-test five days before operations

• £63m Jersey hospital refurbishment plan postponed due to Covid-19

• Patient admitted to Jersey hospital with coronavirus

• Half of essential workers tested for coronavirus reported no symptoms

• Partners allowed at pregnancy scans and one additional visitor allowed after birth

• Government will now pay staff who have to isolate after being overseas

• Hospital reopens to visitors

• New guide for high risk islanders

• Half of patients avoiding appointments and surgery at hospital

• Five suicide attempts in Jersey linked to coronavirus

• Family members can now see loved-ones on end-of-life care at hospital

• First look inside Jersey's new Nightingale Hospital

• What you need to know about Jersey's Nightingale Hospital

• All coronavirus deaths among over 60s

• More women test positive for coronavirus than men

• 'Ethical framework' to decide who gets critical care

• Millions of pounds taken from government coffers to fund GPs

• Children should still go for vaccines

• Coronavirus worries leads to more 999 calls

Guernsey

• All GPs were offered the same financial help, says Health Committee

• 15 health staff test positive for antibodies

• Parish baby clinics replaced with online appointments

• Sending patients off-island for surgery not an option to reduce delays

• Islanders reminded to book a test if showing Covid-19 symptoms

• All coronavirus deaths among over 80s

• Dr Nicola Brink interviewed by Lorraine Kelly on ITV breakfast show

• Guernsey hospital makes changes to visitor guidelines

• Guernsey leisure centre will be first to reopen in British Isles

• Thousands missing out on routine cancer screenings

• Islanders reminded not to stockpile medications

• Seaweed hand sanitiser now on sale

• Parents urged to continue taking children for vaccinations

• Nightingale hospital not currently needed

Help & Support

• Where can I get advice & support?

• Counselling service to help islanders through pandemic

• Channel Island charity helps people worried about coronavirus

• CI Co-operative offers home delivery for those in self-isolation

• Top tips for reducing alcohol consumption during lockdown

• How can mindfulness help Islanders during lockdown?

• Calls to Childline increase during lockdown

Jersey

• Listening Lounge reopens its premises

• New website to link islanders with services they need

• Online delivery service launches to help islanders

• 'Bag of Basics' delivered to self-isolating islanders' doorsteps

• Salvation Army offers food to those struggling financially

• Coronavirus rescue packs sent to those at risk

• Virtual Child Health Clinic available for parents

• More than 400 people now receiving help from food bank

• Mental health laws relaxed to cope with coronavirus

• 200 young people receive counselling since lockdown

• Facebook community group offers advice and support

• Age Concern add hot meals to delivery service

• Cabbies and posties deliver medication to relieve frontline staff

• Cyclists helping courier blood samples

Guernsey

• Housing helpline launched

• Volunteers deliver excess food to key workers

• Guernsey's government pays out over £800,000 in benefits

• Project keeps vulnerable islanders connected

• £5 million hardship fund for Guernsey people

• Charities can apply for funding from the Covid-19 Community Appeal

Lockdown

Jersey

• Jersey to remain in level two of lockdown exit until early August

• Jersey moves into level two of lockdown

• What does level two mean for me?

• R Number goes down due to social distancing and lockdown

• Four levels of lockdown explained

• Police: Don't call us to report lockdown breaches

• Only 'serious breaches' of lockdown rules to be responded to by Jersey Police

Guernsey

• End to social distancing as Guernsey moves into phase five of lockdown exit

• States reveals lockdown exit plan

• Chief Minister talks about exiting lockdown

• Director of Public Health suggests need for flexibility in exit plan

Businesses & Employment

• Channel Islands arts community feels the pinch from pandemic

Jersey

• A quarter of Jersey firms of expect to make job cuts

• Low income islanders receive £100 to put back into economy

• On the lookout for jobs: Graduate employment during a pandemic

• Face masks could become compulsory in shops

• £100 vouchers for all to help kick-start Jersey economy

• Pubs and restaurants reopen

• Durrell appeals for help as it fights for its survival

• Les Amis receives £42,000 for emergency Covid-19 support

• Jersey Zoo prepares to reopen

• Government payroll scheme extended until end of August

• Unemployment rate doubles in six weeks

• Ticket company closes causing 19 job losses

• All businesses can apply for government loan

• All retailers that can ensure physical distancing to reopen

• Hospitality jobs under threat

• What is the government doing to help workers?

• GST changes pushed back

• Major retailer: 'Our losses are eye-watering'

• Fishing industry 'in crisis'

• Hospitality industry 'is going to change permanently'

• Economic rescue package for vulnerable businesses

• £180m support package to keep businesses afloat

• Farmer says wholesale business has been decimated

• Jersey Gas blame 6.5% price hike on lack of support from government

• Which Jersey businesses are doing well during lockdown?

• Wage subsidy scheme to be changed to help businesses avoid collapse

• Funding applications open for more businesses and self-employed

• Over 1,000 applications for phase two of business support

• Financial support could be offered to construction workers

• Jersey businesses call for details on government support

Guernsey

• Is Bailiwick of Guernsey's Staycation campaign helping businesses?

• Payroll scheme extended for tourist accommodation businesses

• Startup businesses boom during lockdown

• 'Revive and thrive’ plan to support post-pandemic economy

• Music businesses prepare to reopen

• Thousands of pounds donated to St John Guernsey

• Guernsey becomes first place in British Isles to open pubs

• Pubs to stay open for longer

• Businesses reopen as phase four begins

• Private health and well-being services can apply to reopen

• Guille-Allès Library reopens

• Blue Islands confirms job losses

• Aurigny furlough 170 staff

• Government support for thousands of businesses

• States to review 'gap in provision' in economic support measures

• Self-employed business owners added to payroll co-funding scheme

• Home deliveries offer a lifeline for some businesses

• Herm bosses predict £2 million losses

• Guernsey asked to approve £500 million in borrowing

Working from home

• Top tips for returning to work

• The end of home-working?

• Top tips for working from home

• How to boost your home internet speed

Travel & Tourism

• The latest travel guidance for the Channel Islands

• Passengers must wear masks when travelling with Aurigny

• Tourism industry seeing 'devastating' consequences

Jersey

• Jersey changes Covid risk for four countries

• Passengers on LibertyBus services required to wear masks

• Spain recategorised as ‘amber’ under Jersey’s travel guidance

• Manche Iles Express suspends sailings on Jersey routes 'until further notice'

• France remains 'green' country as Jersey updates travel guidance

• Boat owners reminded to isolate or get tested on return if they sail abroad

• 'Traffic Light' system launched for Jersey travellers

• Passenger fury over 'unavailable' testing facility at ferry terminal

• Direct flights from Jersey to Majorca restart this month

• What you need to do if you're travelling to Jersey

• Borders reopening: How Jersey Airport will ensure safe travel

• Businesses will close if tourists cannot come

• Charges and time restrictions reintroduced at car parks from July

• Sailings between Jersey, UK and France on hold until at least July

• Parking enforcement resumes in St Helier

• LibertyBus school bus services to restart

• People ‘locked’ in Jersey could be offered Covid tests to allow them to go home

• Holidaymakers frustrated after airlines withhold refunds

Guernsey

• Guernsey's Borders may not reopen on September 1

• First 'air bridge' flight from Guernsey to Isle of Man delayed

• Guernsey business tunnels start next week

• Guernsey to Iceland air bridge options explored

• Crews on fishing boats won't have to self-isolate when returning home

• Sailings to Herm restart

• Staycation campaign takes off in Bailiwick of Guernsey

• Sark welcomes visitors for the first time since border controls lifted

• Aurigny freezes expiry dates on Frequent Flier Points

• Guernsey's Chief Minister: Strong borders 'best defence' against Covid-19

• 'Enhanced Saturday' service to be rolled out on bus network

• Disc zone parking will be reintroduced

• Aurigny flights cancelled until end of August

• Blue islands flights to Guernsey stop

• Avoid using a taxi after arriving at airport says States

• Millions lost as more cruises cancel trips

• Herm bosses predict £2 million losses and say tourists will not be offered deposit refunds

• Alderney boatowners unable to use their boats

• French boats advised not to land in Alderney and Guernsey

Education & Childcare

• Channel Island schools reopen

• Students, parents and teachers welcome return to the classroom

• How working parents got on in lockdown

• Innovative ways to home school children in the Channel Islands

• Online activities and entertainment you can access from home

Jersey

• All schools will reopen full time from September

• Nurseries, which opened during pandemic, to get funding boost

• Jersey schools may stay open if there is a second wave of coronavirus

• Attendance 'remarkably high' at primary schools on first day back

• Playgrounds reopen in St Helier

• LibertyBus school bus services to restart

• Jersey Post works with government to return student belongings from UK

• A sneak-peek at 'new look' school life

• Children's well-being to be monitored when returning to school

• Unions welcome schools re-opening but tell parents to 'follow their instincts'

• Phased return to classroom for schoolchildren from June 8th

• Children asked to do survey on how they are coping in pandemic

• Free broadband for kids without access

• Pressure mounting on the government to assist fee-paying schools

Guernsey

• Guidance on reopening of schools sent to parents

• Primary schools to open in June but secondary schools to stay closed

• New education model could be impacted by coronavirus

• Students to be issued predicted grades

• School admissions letters won't be sent out

• Sark school first to reopen in Channel Islands

Key Services

• Demand increases for alcohol support services

• Contactless payments limit increased to prevent the spread

• Specsavers eye tests and hearing aid checks go online

Jersey

• Covid restrictions for funerals should be eased, says Jersey widow

• Prison open to visitors again

• RNLI lifeguard to resume patrols at three Jersey beaches

• Places of worship reopen

• Dentists now open in Jersey

• St Helier’s kerbside recycling resumes

• Recycling collections in St Saviour to restart

• New guidance for commercial landlords and tenants

• Pensioners urged not to visit their parish hall

• Drastic changes to funerals

• Jersey Water postpones plans to raise prices

• Public sector workers no longer working to rule

• Vets call for financial support from government

• Green waste to be collected in St Saviour

• Jersey prisoners could be released early to manage coronavirus

• Guidance given to renters and landlords over pandemic regulations

• Due in court? Take to the virtual dock

• Wills to be signed and witnessed via video link

• New homeless shelter to meet increased demand

• Millions of pounds taken from government coffers to fund GPs

• Recycling centres to open in phases

Guernsey

• Islanders reassured help is available for domestic violence victims during lockdown

• Changes to post delivery

• Royal Court alters services

• Islanders encouraged to raise money for charities from home

• Sub committee formed in Alderney to manage coronavirus response

• Waste sites to re-open

• Unwanted items in good condition can now be dropped at Longue Hougue

Events

• The Channel Islands' events cancelled due to coronavirus

• Guernsey and Jersey's Liberation Day's to take place online

• Music festival goes virtual in the Channel Islands

Jersey

• 2020 Jersey Rally cancelled as island remains in level two

• Hundreds of schoolchildren tune in for virtual Jersey Sings event

• International Air Display could be an aerial only event this year

• Entire 2020 horse racing season cancelled

• Couples due to get married need to change plans

• Battle of Flowers cancelled

• Shelter Trust's Tinathon postponed

Guernsey

• Chelsea Flower Show display will go on show

• Island Games organisers 'planning for all eventualities'

• States members vote to delay election until June 2021

• North Show and Battle of Flowers cancelled

Sport

• Rugby clubs agree Siam Cup 'double-header' next May

• Guernsey FC and Jersey Bulls do battle on global scale to help Covid-19 appeals

Jersey

• 2020 Jersey Rally cancelled

• League football 'just over a month away'

• Government-run sports centres re-open

• First cricket played in Jersey under new Covid conditions

• Recovery group formed with sport set to begin return

• Entire 2020 horse racing season cancelled

• Jersey Bulls set to be denied promotion following decision to scrap season

• Wanderers and St Lawrence take titles after JFA settle season on points-per-game

• Jersey Sport supporting local charities through 2.6 challenge

Guernsey

• Guernsey Cricket to host Isle of Man in 'air bridge' tour next month

• Contact sport allowed from 20 June

• The first play of the summer: Guernsey Cricket takes centre stage

• Guernsey Athletics to stage first meet of British summer season

• Restrictions eased on sport and recreation

• Island Games organisers 'planning for all eventualities'

• Sark star Hester backs 'obvious' decision to postpone Olympics

• Guernsey Raiders promoted back to National Two following RFU calculations

• Guernsey FC and Jersey Bulls do battle on global scale to help Covid-19 appeals

Good news

• ITV Channel series: House Call with Gary Burgess

• Channel Islands applaud frontline workers

• Rainbows in windows across Channel Islands to spread hope

• WATCH: Your rainbow pictures from across the Channel Islands

• Channel Islands clap for carers

• Channel Islands pay tribute to frontline staff on International Nurses Day

Jersey

• Health workers keep spirits high with dance off video

• Send a thank you postcard for free

• Singer pays tribute to front line workers with original song

• 'Heritage at Home' to bring Jersey's history to islanders living under lockdown

• Beresford Street Kitchen record coronavirus-themed music video

• Granny Alice sings to thank Jersey

• 3,000 volunteers helping community

• Over 100 rainbows pictures drawn for new hospital

• Man 'climbs Everest' in his back garden

• Islander takes on triathlon in lockdown

• Running from London to Jersey’s Nightingale hospital

• 81-year-old islander takes on Captain Tom style challenge for hospital staff

Guernsey

• Children in Alderney write letters to elderly to reduce loneliness

• Thousands of signatures on petition to nominate Dr Brink for national award

• St John Ambulance crew take on hit internet dance challenge

• Woman raises £300 for charity in a day by selling painted pebbles

• Runner completes 'garden marathon'

• Rainbow sheep spotted

• Rainbow painted on ambulance

• Police sing Happy Birthday to little boy

• ‘Get your flags up’: Islanders encouraged to decorate houses

• Appeals raise over £100k in a week

• 'Life in the Home during lockdown' by Guernsey Cheshire Home

• Woman celebrates 100th birthday with police and post services

Blog posts

• Learning to live with coronavirus

• In a parallel world, what are you doing?

• Coronavirus, a 'sick child', and the Wild West of social media

• Do you still notice the signs of our times?

• Our islands' isolation from the rest of the world is coming to an end

• Covid-19 - The Battle of the Bailiwicks

• Why my haircut is a weight off my shoulders in more ways than one

• Jersey's government move from 'do as you're told' to 'do what feels right'

• When Gary met Dr Muscat

• A massive ramp-up of testing in Jersey and the return of a key expert

• If coronavirus has taught us anything, it’s how quickly things can change

• The risks associated with Jersey’s 'Stay At Home' order coming to an end

• Becoming a new mother is hard enough, let alone in lockdown

• There will be no Liberation Day from coronavirus

• Is it wrong to eat an ice cream during my state sanctioned exercise?

• As lockdown continues, so must our conversations about emotional wellbeing

• Jersey's Chief Minister and the lessons to take from Guernsey

• Contrary to popular belief, I don’t have any secret insight into all this

• Could cloth face masks mask the problem?

• In five minutes the Queen moved me from hopelessness to being hopeful

• Protective equipment, a failed freight firm and pressure on government

• Why I'm hoping to get a Skype call from the royal family

• Why I’ll be clapping doubly loud for our carers tonight

• Cancelling plans has been the most stress-relieving thing during lockdown

• The little things make you realise how much our world has changed

• How the ITV Channel TV team have changed the way they work

• What we learned (and what we didn’t) from Chief Minister's tweet-along

• A first taste of the outdoors after self-isolation

• What chemotherapy taught me about self-isolation

• This is the new normal, get with the game

JERSEY

Call 01534 445566 - the lines are open between 8:30am and 11pm seven days a week.Travel advice and information is available here.

GUERNSEY

Call 01481 756938 / 01481 756969. Travel advice and information on the status of coronavirus tests is available here.

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