The States of Guernsey has released its full ‘Exit from Lockdown’ Framework document, explaining how it intends to gradually relax the COVID-19 restrictions.  The document also looks at what ‘triggers’ would allow the Bailiwick to move to the next phase of easing restrictions, or if necessary, return to a more strict set of lock down measures.  It is hoped that by publishing this document in full, Islanders will have a clearer understanding of how the States intends to return safely to normality and the reasoning behind the various steps that will get the Bailiwick there.

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The Social Investment Fund is inviting charitable groups in the Bailiwick to apply for funding from the COVID-19 Community Charity Appeal. 

The Appeal has already raised over £123,000, with the aim of providing support to the local community through the voluntary sector in the short and medium term.  The Social Investment Fund has set out criteria for charities which apply, and how it intends to prioritise the issuing of grants.

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