Coronavirus: Death Total Reaches 12

Saturday, 18 April 2020 14:29

Another death related to coronavirus has been confirmed in Jersey, bringing the total up to 12.

The government has announced nine deaths since Tuesday (14 April).

The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus has gone up by 11 for the second day in a row. The total is now 245.

1,810 tests have come back negative, which is an increase of 92.

37 results are pending.

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.