Guidance for islanders and businesses following the lifting of Jersey restrictions

Jersey's government is encouraging islanders to follow new guidance following the lifting of the majority of coronavirus restrictions on Thursday (26th August).

The island will enter Stage 7 of its 'reconnection roadmap', which includes allowing:

• Unlimited gatherings in homes and gardens

• Resumption of stand up drinking

• Reopening of nightclubs, including dancing

• Large indoor and outdoor events

Ahead of so-called Freedom Day, the government has issued guidance for both islanders and businesses.

Islanders should:

• Maximise ventilation by keeping windows open

• Keep washing or sanitising

• Physically distance where possible

• Use face masks in crowded or indoor areas where possible (masks remain mandatory in public transport, taxis and ports)

Businesses are also being told to do a risk assessment which includes:

• Ensuring staff and customers do not attend a place of work if they are feeling ill or have a positive test result.

• Put measures in place to protect staff and business continuity such as workforce screening, remote working, mask wearing and physical distancing where possible

• Prepare a detailed plan outlining how to manage a customer, staff member or other visitor who develops symptoms or receives a positive test result

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Despite more restrictions easing on Thursday, masks will remain mandatory on public transport, taxis and at the island's ports.