Thousands of Coronavirus rescue packs to be sent to those most at risk in Jersey

GP's in Jersey are sending out thousands of rescue packs to patients for them to use if they develop the symptoms of coronavirus.

They will include an advice sheet as well as a prescription for antibiotics, steroids or an inhaler with a spacer depending on the patients conditions.

So far 17,000 islanders have been selected to receive the packs.

They will be sent to:

  • People over the age of 80

  • People with respiratory problems

  • People with cardiovascular problems

  • Diabetics

It follows the advice of Dr Ivan Muscat who recommended that GP's work to reduce the chance of patients developing a secondary bacterial pneumonia.

The pack will inlcude an advice sheet as well as a prescription for antibiotics, steroids or an inhaler with a spacer depending on peoples conditions. Credit: ITV Channel TV