We started with four positive cases on Friday – one teenager and three adults, spread across four households. 48 of the active cases are linked to the outbreak revealed by those tests on Friday.

It’s still unclear as to where the outbreak originated from, but cases have been discovered across at least seven educational sites as the island went into lockdown to try to stamp out the spread of the disease. 

The Civil Contingencies Authority have the capacity to test 1,000 people a day and are working around the clock to track and trace the virus.

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Pictured: We’ve been issued further guidance on who to contact if we have concerns, feel sick or were near a covid hotspot.

During the latest media briefing, Guernsey’s Director of Public Health, Dr Nicola Brink reassured the public in the case of further positive results.

Due to enhanced track and trace, a wide net is being thrown and the CCA is expecting to see a rise in cases in the days to come. 

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Pictured: The updated covid statistics.