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A second patient in the Bailiwick has been confirmed to have contracted covid-19, having recently returned from France.
The Director of Public Health, Dr Nicola Brink, said the patient became symptomatic on their return, with a cough, fever or shortness of breath.
Confirming the news shortly before a media briefing this afternoon Dr Brink said the person has been in self-isolation since they came back.
"The patient has a clear travel history and went into self-isolation immediately on their return. This underlines our consistent messaging to the community regarding self-isolation, seeking advice if you become unwell having returned from travel and practicing social distancing."
Pictured: Dr Nicola Brink speaking at a press conference earlier this week.
Dr Brink said the patient concerned sought help promptly and is doing well and is being supported by the relevant health care professionals.
In a brief statement issued to the media confirming the second positive case, the States said: "it is important to note that the vast majority of cases (over 80%), infection with the virus causing COVID-19 is mild."
Pictured: The latest testing data according to the States of Guernsey, as at 16:00 on Friday 20 March.
For further information please go to the States website gov.gg/coronavirus.
For clinical concerns only call the corona virus helpline 756938 or 756969.
Pictured top: File image of the Princess Elizabeth Hospital.
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