Guernsey lockdown to continue - but deliveries will be allowed

Guernsey's lockdown is set to continue as the government continues to try and limit the spread of Covid-19 on the island.

Guernsey's government has reviewed the restrictions after the first two weeks, deciding that they should remain in place. They say the measures will remain under constant review.

The decision to extend the lockdown was based on advice from Dr Nicola Brink, Guernsey's Director of Public Health. She says that despite on-island testing being up and running, the government has not yet been able to gather enough data to relax the restrictions.

One change to the measures is that non-essential retailers will be able to carry out home deliveries, so long as they follow guidance to reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus. All orders must be made on-line or over the phone and businesses will only be able to have two staff on their premises - and they cannot open to the public.

Guernsey's Chief Minister Deputy Gavin St Pier says as well as benefiting islanders' mental health, the government is conscious of the economic impact the lockdown is having on the island.

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The changes will be introduced from midnight on Wednesday 8 April.

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