As at Friday lunchtime, 58 people had been tested in Guernsey, with 16 coming back negative so far.
Pictured: The statistics collated by Guernsey’s health officials, as at midday, Friday 28 February 2020.
As the global statistics on coronavirus cases continues to rise, fears are growing, but locally there remains no outbreak.
Elsewhere, large events are being cancelled with the Rugby Six Nations match between Ireland and Italy among the casualties. Other events like the racing at Ascot, including the Grand National might also be cancelled.
The Director of Public Health has addressed concerns about the future of local events, saying that there is no need to cancel anything at the moment.
Speaking on behalf of Public Health Guernsey, Dr Nicola Brink says there are no current plans to stop any sporting or cultural events being held in the Bailiwick as the possibility of there being an outbreak remains low and there are no positive cases of COVID-19 at this time.
The information being given out about coronavirus is all being kept together on a dedicated page on the States website, gov.gg along with travel information and the number of tests being carried out locally.
Pictured: Guernsey’s response to the coronavirus situation is being led by Dr Nicola Brink.
Dr Nicola Brink, Director of Public Health said:
“This guidance is for the good of the community so that we can stop the spread of COVID-19. We appreciate the help and support of islanders as we try and minimise the spread of any infection in the Bailiwick.
“Public Health Services does insist that if a participant or attendee is suspected of having been exposed to, or is exhibiting the symptoms of the coronavirus, they do not attend any events or activities until they are advised they are able to do so having completed the period of self-isolation determined by Public Health Services. COVID-19 is a statutory notifiable disease and we are asking people with a suspected or confirmed infection to self-isolate for the good of our community.
“Furthermore, in line with normal good hygiene practices all children with any kind of respiratory symptoms, even if they haven’t been to an affected area, should NOT attend events.”