Jersey is up to eight active cases of coronavirus.
Unlike the other seven, who were off-island arrivals, this person - who was already on-island - was diagnosed after being admitted for a test.
It's the ninth new case confirmed this month.
Two of the eight confirmed to have Covid-19 have symptoms. All are isolating along with close contacts.
It brings the total number of cases this year to 345.
No-one is being treated for the virus in hospital.
More than 700 tests have taken place at the ports in the last 24 hours, with no positive cases.
We have completed 719 more tests since Wednesday, 5 August, with 0 new positive.
Posted by Government of Jersey on Thursday, 6 August 2020
An announcement is due tomorrow lunchtime (7 August) on Jersey moving to Level one of the coronavirus exit strategy.
A press conference will take place at midday on Friday, 7 August, hosted by the Deputy Chief Minister, Senator Lyndon...
Posted by Government of Jersey on Wednesday, 5 August 2020

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