Jersey added to Group B watchlist

Thursday 08 October 2020

All travellers from the United Kingdom and Ireland now have mandatory 14-day self-isolation upon arrival in Guernsey - and those coming from Jersey also appear set for an extended quarantine period after the island was added to our Group B watchlist.

The number of active cases in Jersey has spiked over the past week, and now stands at 38.

Statistics update:
Since Monday 5 October, 7 new cases have been identified in Jersey through inbound travel. The number of active cases in the Island is 38.
20 cases are symptomatic and 18 cases are asymptomatic. None are in hospital. pic.twitter.com/iLYQ0UiQmR

— Government of Jersey (@GovJersey) October 6, 2020

Currently, those travelling from the island only need to isolate for a week, so long as their day seven test results come back negative.

However, the States has warned that any jurisdictions in the watchlist could move to Group A with little notice.

Pictured: Everywhere in the UK and Ireland is now in Group A due to rising coronavirus cases, with the sole exception of The Isle of Man. 

In order to be considered high risk, they must have a published prevalence of greater than 30 cases per 100,000 for seven consecutive days. The jurisdictions are placed in the watchlist for that time and if by day seven the number hasn't dropped below 30, they will move to Group A.

Meanwhile, as of 00:01 tomorrow, the south east and south west of England will move to Group A, along with the Orkney, Shetland and Western Isles of Scotland and mid Wales. By that point, all regions in the UK will be considered high risk and anyone travelling to Guernsey from any of the areas will legally have to isolate for 14 days.

For further information on Guernsey's travel restrictions, click HERE.