Coronavirus: 11th Person Dies

Friday, 17 April 2020 15:42

An 11th person has died in Jersey after contracting coronavirus.

No further details have been given such as their age.

8 of the 11 deaths have been confirmed by the Government of Jersey this week.

Another 11 people have been diagnosed with Covid-19, bringing the total up to 234.

1,718 tests returned negative. 54 results are pending.

Coronavirus Advice

If you think you might have the virus, you should self-isolate and call the Health Department's coronavirus helpline:

01534 445566

It's open every day between 8am and 8pm. Calls outside these times, or when the line is engaged, won't be answered straight away - but we're told to leave a message and Health officials will call you back.

Please don't visit your GP or the Emergency Department at the General Hospital if you think you have the virus.

Coronavirus symptoms are similar to that of the flu - a combination of a cough, fever and aching muscles. If you've had any symptoms, even if you haven't travelled abroad, we're being told to self-isolate until they clear up (for a minimum of seven days).

Anyone who has come into contact with a person confirmed to have the coronavirus should stay in self-isolation for at least 14 days.

All the latest information can be found on Gov.je.