A person in their 80s has become the latest to die of coronavirus in Guernsey officials say.
It means there have now been three deaths in the island from Covid-19 .
I am very sorry to report that a patient who tested positive for Covid-19 sadly passed away over the weekend. The patient was in their 80s.
I offer my sincere condolences to their family and friends and ask that their privacy is respected at this extremely sad time.
Guernsey's Director of Public Health Dr Nicola Brink The President of the Health Committee in Guernsey has also offered her sympathies.
I am sure the community will join me in offering condolences to the family and friends affected by this sad news.
Support for Islanders mental wellbeing at this time, along with information about death and grieving during these unprecedented times is available to view at www.gov.gg/coronavirus. Please share this information with family and friends who don’t have easy access to the internet.’
Deputy Heidi Soulsby, President of the Committee for Health & Social Care The third person to die from coronavirus in Jersey was confirmed yesterday (4 April) and was a person in their 60s with an underlying health condition.