More covid cases identified in Alderney outbreak

Monday 19 July 2021

23 people have tested positive for covid-19 in Alderney over the weekend, with one a schoolchild.

The island is currently in a ‘mini lockdown’ due to the outbreak in the community.

The first signs of community spread were identified on Friday, and islanders have since been advised to stay at home if they have any symptoms, physical distancing is strongly recommended, people are being urged to wear face coverings in public places, and only 'end-of-life visits' to care homes and the hospital are being considered. 

As a result of the case at Alderney's only school, St. Anne’s, 30 children across Reception and Years 1 and 2 have been identified as direct contacts.

Guernsey's Public Health team - which is responsible for Alderney - is contacting the families of the children identified as direct contacts. A series of measures have been put in place, including stay-at-home guidance and mouth swabs every other day until 13 days from their last contact with the child who tested positive. 

Other household members can attend their workplace unless they are a case or contact in isolation.

Affected households will be allowed to bubble with one other household (e.g. other families, double-vaccinated grandparents) for support with childcare. However, they need to consider the risk of this if any members of that group are considered vulnerable.

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