New guide for high risk islanders in Jersey
Islanders in Jersey who fall into the 'high risk' category are being advised to only leave the house for outdoor activities.
A new Activity Risk Guide, published by the government, states that vulnerable islanders should maintain strict physical distancing and not sit inside at restaurants or go into shops - despite lockdown easing.
They are also being told to continue working from home where possible, and avoid using public transport.
Children who are at high risk of illness from Covid-19 are not expected to attend school, and parents should contact their child’s doctor to discuss their specific situation.
Conditions that mean people are high risk are:
Solid organ transplant recipients.
People with cancer who are undergoing active chemotherapy.
People with lung cancer who are undergoing radical radiotherapy.
People with cancers of the blood or bone marrow such as leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma who are at any stage of treatment.
People having immunotherapy or other continuing antibody treatments for cancer.
People having other targeted cancer treatments which can affect the immune system, such as protein kinase inhibitors or PARP inhibitors.
People who have had bone marrow or stem cell transplants in the last six months, or who are still taking immunosuppression drugs.
People with severe respiratory conditions including all cystic fibrosis, severe asthma and severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
People with rare diseases that significantly increase the risk of infections (such as severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), homozygous sickle cell).
People on immunosuppression therapies sufficient to significantly increase risk of infection.
Women who are pregnant with significant heart disease, congenital or acquired.
High risk Islanders will receive a letter by 1 July from their GP, to explain the new guidance and what it means for them.
More information can be found here.