Events and gatherings cancelled and social distancing introduced in Guernsey following four new cases

The States of Guernsey says contact tracing is continuing to determine whether these cases are linked or if this is as a result of wider community seeding. Credit: ITV Channel TV

From today (23 January), people in Guernsey are being told to cancel events and gatherings as well as social distance after four new cases of coronavirus were identified last night.

None can be linked to travel or contacts who have travelled.

The States of Guernsey says contract tracing is continuing to determine whether these cases are linked, or if this is as a result of wider community seeding.

Care homes and the hospital are being told not to allow any visitors, and Beau Sejour, which was due to host the Dance Festival and other events today, is being closed to the public with immediate effect.

Supermarkets are being advised to reintroduce social distancing measures as quickly as possible, and islanders should follow that from today.

The Civil Contingencies Authority is meeting today and Public Health are providing updates throughout the day to inform their decision-making.

The CCA held an urgent live Covid-19 press briefing at midday today.