Coronavirus: Two Airport Arrivals Test Positive

Monday, 27 July 2020 14:15

Two more off-island arrivals have tested positive for coronavirus - bringing active cases up to four.

They were detected at the airport.

None of them have any symptoms.

Nearly 3,000 tests have taken place at the borders since last Friday.

12,293 passengers arriving in Jersey have been tested since Friday, 3 July. We have completed 2,942 more tests since Friday, 24 July with 2 new positive cases identified at Jersey Airport. All direct contacts are self-isolating. pic.twitter.com/EwTRVLfefQ
— Government of Jersey (@GovJersey) July 27, 2020

More to follow.

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