Coronavirus: 52 Now Diagnosed

Friday, 27 March 2020 13:32

52 people have now been diagnosed with coronavirus in Jersey - an increase of 20 in the last 24 hours.

A second update has been provided by the government in the same day.

46 people were diagnosed as of 2:30pm today (27 March). Another 6 people have tested positive for Covid-19 by 5:45pm.

601 tests have come back negative.

83 results are still pending.

One person has died in the island after contracting Covid-19.

Coronavirus Advice

If you think you might have the virus, you should self-isolate and call the Health Department's coronavirus helpline:

01534 445566

It's open every day between 8am and 8pm. Calls outside these times, or when the line is engaged, won't be answered straight away - but we're told to leave a message and Health officials will call you back.

Please don't visit your GP or the Emergency Department at the General Hospital if you think you have the virus.

Coronavirus symptoms are similar to that of the flu - a combination of a cough, fever and aching muscles. If you've had any symptoms, even if you haven't travelled abroad, we're being told to self-isolate until they clear up (for a minimum of seven days).

Anyone who has come into contact with a person confirmed to have the coronavirus should stay in self-isolation for at least 14 days.

All the latest information can be found on Gov.je.