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The number of people who have recovered from covid-19 in Guernsey is now almost three times greater than the number of 'active cases' in the island.
The latest statistics released by Public Health show that there were two more people diagnosed with the virus over the weekend, and one more person has sadly died after testing positive for corona virus.
In total, 247 people have tested positive for covid-19, with 13 of those passing away while 171 people have recovered.
There are 62 active cases in Guernsey, while six people are waiting for their test results. There remain no positive cases in the other islands of the Bailiwick.
Pictured: The data released by the States at 16:45, Sunday 26 April.
The four presumptive further deaths are being linked with covid-19 but those people had not been tested for the virus by the time they had passed away.
Of the 13 deaths confirmed to be linked with corona virus, two of the individuals passed away in hospital.
Although Guernsey did see an increase in mortality this month, compared to previous years, the statistics show there aren't more deaths from other causes as a secondary, indirect effect of covid-19 - for example, down to limited access to medical care.
That's despite recently raised concerns that some people were avoiding going to the Emergency Department for other matters, with fears of catching the disease.
Pictured: Staff have told Express the hospital has been "quieter than ever" as it was readied for the peak of covid-19 cases, alongside concerns people weren't seeking medical help when it was needed.
Of the 62 patients currently confirmed to be 'active cases' of covid-19, three are being treated at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital. None of them were needing intensive care support when the States website was last updated.
Few details have been given about the patients confirmed to have the virus, but we know they have covered the entire age spectrum from 0-99-years-old.
Last week it was confirmed all of the deaths by that time had occurred in older people who had been resident in one of the island's care homes, while the youngest people to have tested positive for covid-19 were all said to be "doing well".
Speaking last week, Dr Nicola Brink, the Director of Public Health, referred to Guernsey "squashing the curve".
The Bailiwick has now entered phase two of its corona virus lockdown, meaning more people are able to return to work, if they cannot work from home and providing criteria for social distancing and hand hygiene can be met.
For more details of phase two and the lockdown guidelines click HERE and HERE.
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