The grant scheme introduction has been moved to October to allow tourism businesses more time to prepare for new support mechanism.
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COVID-19 updates
1:00pm - 2 July
Grant scheme
11:45am - 2 July
Public Health provides more details on positive COVID-19 cases seen during pandemic
Public Health Services are today releasing more information on the 252 individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 this year. The first case of COVID-19 was confirmed on 9th March 2020 and the last positive case was on 30th April with no new cases identified since.
2:00pm - 1 July
Ride of Respect – 5 July 2020
The Guernsey Bikers Group will be taking part in the ‘Ride of Respect’ starting at Vistas Café.
4:15pm - 25 June
Guernsey and the Isle of Man Air Bridge
The governments of Guernsey and the Isle of Man have agreed to form an ‘air bridge’ allowing travel between the jurisdictions without the need for self-isolating on arrival.
1:15pm - 23 June
Test on day 7 for arrivals to be piloted
The Civil Contingencies Authority has decided that a 7-day test for the virus that causes COVID-19 with early release from 14 day mandatory self-isolation only on receipt of a negative result will be piloted for arrivals into Guernsey for a one-week period in July.
4:45pm - 19 June
Community Survey to learn about Islanders’ experiences during COVID-19 pandemic
A major survey will launch on Monday seeking to learn as much as possible about the experiences of Bailiwick residents during the COVID-19 pandemic and the phases of lockdown up until this point.
4:15pm - 19 June
New ways of working for States Committees to remain in place as counter services return on Monday 22 June 2020
During lockdown, all States of Guernsey buildings were closed to the public with essential services provided online, via email or on the telephone.
Like many private sector businesses who have adapted during this period, and in response to the growing number of the community who are now choosing to access Services online, the Public Service is going continue with this approach as we move into Phase 5 and build upon the opportunity for further efficiencies that it presents.
3:30pm - 19 June
Policy & Resources agree to continue financial support measures for worst hit sectors
The payroll co-funding scheme and other financial support measures will continue beyond June 30th to support sectors that are expected to face significant ongoing pressures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
4:25pm - 12 June
States of Guernsey counter services to be fully re-opened by 22nd June
All States of Guernsey counter services will be open from Monday 22nd June, other than the Bulwer Avenue office which will re-open this coming Monday.
4:30pm - 11 June
Bailiwick to move to Phase 5 of Exit from Lockdown on Saturday 20 June
The Committee for Health & Social Care has agreed the Bailiwick should move to phase 5 of its Exit from Lockdown from 00.01 Saturday 20 June.
