Jersey's government is making plans for students in isolation to study at home

Jersey's government is drawing up plans for school students to study at home if they need to go into isolation because of Coronavirus.

The Education Minister Tracey Vallois is speaking to teachers about how they could support young people to carry on with the regular work.

It comes after the first case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) was confirmed in Jersey.

The male patient was tested at the end of last week, and has been in self-isolation at home since returning from northern Italy. His positive result was confirmed yesterday.

People returning from areas which have had an outbreak of Coronavirus have been advised to 'self-isolate' to minimise the risk of infection to others. Credit: ITV

People returning from areas which have had an outbreak of Coronavirus have been advised to 'self-isolate' to minimise the risk of infection to others.

But what does that mean, and how do you do it?

Public Health England (PHE) recommends:

  • People to stay at home, expect for when accessing medical care.

  • You should avoid going to work or using public transports.

  • Goods like food should be delivered but tell the delivery driver so that they can leave the items outside.

  • Whilst at home, you should separate yourself from others by staying in a ventilated room.

  • You should use a separate bathroom if possible and avoid sharing household items like towels.

  • If you do need to visit your doctor, you should call ahead of your visit so they can minimise impact with others.

  • Any waste like tissues or masks should be double bagged and kept until you have been cleared of the virus.