Islanders with flu-like symptoms have been urged not to attend the Hospital or call an ambulance unless absolutely necessary, following an increase in Covid cases.
A Health and Care Jersey spokesperson told Express that there has been a ‘small rise’ in the number of infections on a ward.
In light of this, they explained special measures have been put in place on the ward to prevent its spread, including mask-wearing and a restriction on the number of visitors.
There has also been a rise in the number of people attending the emergency department with respiratory problems, they added.
Therefore, when people visit, they can expect to see staff wearing masks and will be asked to do so themselves.
To “protect staff and patients”, those with a cough, runny nose, high temperature, or other flu-like symptoms have been asked to avoid the hospital where possible.
However, those with ‘shortness of breath’ and a ‘worsening condition’ should ring 999, said Dr Awilly Chofle, a consultant physician in infectious diseases and medical microbiology.
But if an ambulance is sent out, they should be informed of the symptoms so they can wear a mask, added the Health and Care Jersey spokesperson.