Stage 3 of the Bailiwick's Exit from Lockdown

We know that a number of people in our community will have been shielding for a long time to protect themselves from COVID-19.

We also understand that stopping shielding can be a worrying time.

If you are considering going to public indoor places where you are unsure how well ventilated they may be, and/or you may be in a crowd of people, you should consider the following:

• Maintain a 2 metre social distance where possible.
• Practice good hand hygiene.
• Practice good respiratory etiquette.
• Consider wearing a face covering.

In Stage 3, Public Health advice is that face coverings are optional in enclosed spaces.

It will be for individuals and businesses to come to their own decisions about whether they should consider wearing a face covering. In making this decision, you should consider the following:

• Are you going to be close to other people?
• Is the closed space ventilated? Enclosed spaces with poor ventilation can increase the risk of spreading COVID-19 and other viruses.
• Will you be in a crowd of people? We know what close proximity to people will increase the risk of transmission of COVID-19 and other viruses.

If there is the potential that you could be in the circumstances described above, then you should consider wearing a face covering.

We recommend that social distancing is encouraged in public spaces. You might see shops and supermarkets retain the floor stickers as a reminder.

We know that close proximity to people will increase the risk of COVID-19 and other virus.

If in doubt -  Mooooove back a bit, eh!

On and after 22 March 2021, you no longer need to apply for an essential travel permit prior to arrival in the Bailiwick.

Anyone wishing to travel between 22 March 2021 and 30 April 2021 will currently be subject to a mandatory 14 days of self-isolation on arrival in the Bailiwick.

Non-essential travel on or after 30 April 2021 will be subject to border controls based on country/region categorisations. These will determine the self-isolation requirements.

If you are travelling from an areas with very low prevalence rates of COVID-19 this could mean that you are required to provide a test on or before arrival and be subject to passive follow up restrictions until you get another negative test result after a test on day 7.

In Stage 3, it is recommended that the organisers of large indoor events (involving more than 100 people at any given time) keep a record of the names and phone numbers of those in attendance and follow Public Health guidance. Organisers will also need to comply with the data protection requirements outlined below.

This information will only be requested on a voluntary basis; there is no formal registration system for events.

Indoor events of over 100 people may include, but are not limited to, gatherings, hospitality businesses (i.e. nightclubs and pubs), churches and conferences.  

This guidance is not intended for retail premises, educational settings or large workplaces, such as offices.

These guidelines are likely to remain in place until at least the end of April 2021. 

Organisers of large indoor gatherings may want to consider completing a risk assessment form to mitigate against any COVID-19 related risks. Additional measures that organisers may want to consider include:

• ensuring handwashing facilities/hand sanitiser are readily available
• ensuring the indoor space is well ventilated
• encouraging people not to attend if they are unwell
• encouraging people to respect each other's space
• regular cleaning of rest room facilities
• optional use of face coverings

This recommendation does not apply to outdoor events as it is likely that there will be increased ventilation, however, organisers of large outdoor events may also want to consider completing a risk assessment form to mitigate against any COVID-19 related risks.

Data protection requirements

If your business is collecting personal data, you are a data controller and will need to be registered as such with the Office of the Data Protection Authority (ODPA) if you don’t already hold a registration. This can be achieved by following the process on the ODPA’s website at registrations.odpa.gg. When collecting personal data from people, you should take steps to ensure the information you are collecting cannot be viewed by other individuals and you should also be able to provide customers and others with advice on how their information will be handled. If you are uncertain as to whether you are required to register as a data controller, please contact the ODPA at enquiries@odpa.gg or alternatively on 01481 742074.