Travel restrictions tighten across Channel Islands in latest regional reclassification
Jersey and Guernsey are tightening their travel restrictions today (22 June) as the latest regional reclassifications come into force across the Channel Islands.
Jersey will apply the emergency brake to 49 regions across the UK. This means that 103 regions are now classified as red zones before the whole of England moves to red categorisation on Tuesday 29 June.
Hospitality bosses: Jersey's latest travel restrictions will damage business and mental health
Jersey and Guernsey travel guidance by country - use our interactive maps
Jersey added to Guernsey's travel watchlist after cases more than double in a week
In Guernsey, London and the North East will move from the Category 3 watchlist to Category 4, and South West Wales will move from the Category 2 watchlist to Category 3.
Category 1
Countries which have formed air bridges
No test required
No self isolation required
Category 2
Has a prevalence rate of less than 30 per 100,000 for 7 consecutive days
Test on arrival (Day 1) and test on Day 7
Self-isolation until negative result of Day 1 test and passive follow-up until Day 14
Category 3
Has a prevalence rate between 30 to 100 per 100,000 for 7 consecutive days
Test on arrival (Day 1) and test on Day 7
Self-isolation until negative result of Day 7 test and passive follow-up until Day 14
Category 4
Has a prevalence rate of more than 100 per 100,000 for 7 consecutive days
Test on arrival (Day 1) and on Day 13
Self isolation until negative result of Day 13 test or 21 days of isolation for people who decline testing
What is passive follow up?
Remain vigilant for Covid-19 symptoms, however mild, and report them immediately to Public Health and follow any instructions given by Public Health (which may include an immediate resumption of self-isolation).
NOT enter nursing, care or residential homes without the agreement of a manager of the home.
NOT enter the Princess Elizabeth Hospital except in the case of an emergency. In this instance, they should give prior warning that they are in the 'enhanced passive follow-up' phase.
Inform doctors, dentists or any other healthcare provider of their status when making appointments.
As much as reasonably practicable, keep a record of people met and places visited to assist contact tracing if required.
Comply with any additional conditions and restrictions imposed from time to time by the Medical Officer of Health.