Islanders are being reminded not to go to the hospital if they have symptoms of COVID-19 or the flu.
Jersey's Health Department is reminding people of the guidance after COVID-19 has been reported in one of the hospital's wards.
More masks are appearing in the hospital as a result, and in an attempt to prevent seasonal illnesses from spreading.
The guidance helps to protect vulnerable patients receiving care.
IMPORTANT UPDATE (please share): We're currently seeing an increase in respiratory illnesses, including COVID‑19, across our services.
— Jersey Gov Health & Care Jersey (HCJ) (@GovJsyHCJ) January 27, 2026
To help protect our patients, many of whom are vulnerable, we ask you do not visit the hospital if you are feeling unwell or immunocompromised. pic.twitter.com/ikTAHruW0K
Health and Care Jersey is asking that people with the following symptoms do not visit the hospital:
- Cough,
- Fever or high temperature,
- Sore throat,
- Runny or blocked nose,
- Shortness of breath,
- Loss of smell or taste,
- General flu-like symptoms.
If it is an essential visit, islanders are asked to contact the ward or department in advance for more information.
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