Alderney moves to stage two of lockdown exit
Alderney will move to stage two of the lockdown exit strategy today (Tuesday 1 March.)
It means gatherings of up to 30 people can now take place outdoors and restaurants, pubs, cafes and hotels serving food will be able to reopen for table service.
Social distancing will remain in place, but public-facing businesses will be allowed to reopen.
Should case numbers remain low, the island may be able to move into stage three on Tuesday 8 March which will mean the suspension of all social distancing measures in the island.
The island has only recorded one positive coronavirus case during the pandemic.
Sark has already entered stage two and is due to move into stage three on Thursday 4 March.
Pleasure boaters from Guernsey are being warned not to land in either Alderney or Sark, as the 14-day mandatory quarantine period for travel between the island will remain in place.