The new regulations permit islanders to leave the house for four reasons:

Shopping for basic necessities

This includes food and medicine, but should be done as "infrequently as possible".

Medical requirements

Medical trips can be undertaken if instructed by a healthcare worker or 999 operator, or to provide care or to assistance to a vulnerable person

Up to two hours exercise a day

This includes walking, cycling, running, sea swimming or other open sea activities. They must all be done alone or with members of your household. Sea swimming or open sea activities can be done with one other person present for safety, but social distancing must be maintained.

Travelling to and from work

This should only be done where it "absolutely cannot be done from home".

The States has published three measures they will put in place from midnight to fight the spread of coronavirus.

• Requiring people to stay at home, except for "very limited purposes"
• The closure of non-essential shops and community spaces
• The banning of all public gatherings of more than two people

The government said islanders "must comply" with the new rules and law enforcement will "be given the powers to enforce them".

The new measures were introduced after the identification of the first known case of the virus being transmitted on island, the States said.

They were brought in on the advice of the Director of Public Health Dr Nicola Brink.

Dr Brink recommended the escalation in restrictions based on three developments:

• The first case of someone without a travel history catching coronavirus, known as community seeding
• The number of positive cases of COVID-19 on the island, up by three to 23
• Laboratory capacity in the UK continuing to affect the speed of testing

She added the measures would give Guernsey "time to commission and start on-island testing", in order to establish a "clear idea" of the extent of community seeding.

Guernsey will introduce "strict new measures" requiring people to remain at home and away from others from midnight tonight, the States has announced.

The initial lockdown period will last for two weeks.

Guernsey's prescribing advisor Geraldine O’Riordan said local pharmacies had reported a surge in demand since the coronavirus outbreak.

She said in some cases they were having to deal with double their normal requests.

Miss O’Riordan said: "Dealing with this pandemic is an unprecedented challenge for the Bailiwick.

"As one small community it is vital we work together to ensure that not only our own healthcare needs are met, but those of other islanders and those delivering our care.

"Every year one and a half million prescription items are dispensed in the Bailiwick. Sudden, extra demand in one month will put significant, unnecessary pressure on the supply chain, and that is something we want to guard against."

Islanders who are self-isolating can ask a friend, relative or a volunteer to pick up any prescriptions as they need them, and some pharmacies also offer home delivery.

Miss O’Riordan said other options are being considered.

She also warned people against trying to get repeat prescriptions fulfilled early - they are only valid from four days before the prescription's date.

Two schemes to support businesses and the self-employed, including funding 80% of the minimum wage for employees, have been announced by the Policy and Resources Committee (P&R).

The committee said the payroll co-sharing and grants scheme, external will help businesses, who are expected to pay the remaining 20%, to retain employees.

Small business of fewer than 10 people and the self-employed will also be eligible for a £3,000 grant to be used however they "deem appropriate".

The schemes are expected to cost up to £41m.

The co-payroll initiative will initially run for 13 weeks, but this duration will be "regularly revisited", P&R added.

Support will initially be restricted to specific sectors identified as being disproportionately affected by the crisis, including hospitality, fishing and retail.

There is no restriction on the size of businesses.

Up to 1,700 businesses with approximately 10,500 employees could be eligible to claim assistance.

The money is on top of the tax relief measures and £5m hardship fund announced by P&R last week.

Details of co-payroll scheme:

• Wages will be 80% funded by the government
• This funding will be based on the minimum wage of £8.50 per hour
• It will result in a gross payment of £238 for a 35-hour week, before income tax and social security contributions
• Employers to contribute a minimum of 20% to reach the full minimum wage
• They can opt to pay more to compensate employees on higher wage

List of sectors that will initially be offered assistance:

• Hospitality and tourism
• Passenger transport and travel
• Rental and leasing of cars and recreational goods
• Manufacturing
• Recreation and entertainment
• Event management and event services
• Personal service activities, such as hairdressers, beauticians and animal boarding
• Commercial fishing
• Private extra-curricular education such as dance and riding schools
• Non-food and non-pharmacy retail
• Advertising and marketing
• Construction

Businesses and individuals can find more information about available support on the States website , externalor by emailing business.support@gov.gg, external.

Businesses will be given more time to complete financial returns, external, the Guernsey Financial Services Commission has said.

The commission said it was aware firms would be experiencing "operational issues" as it transitions its staff to primarily working from home and would help them in this transition.

The principle changes are:

• Returns which would normally require auditing may be submitted in an unaudited form without a special concession being made
• Financial returns from organisations which would ordinarily submit by the end of April 2020 may be submitted before the end of May 2020 in unaudited form
• A one-month extension for return submission for firms which do not submit returns on a financial year schedule
• Firms do not have to notify the commission of changes to their business plans to accommodate home working
• Simplified procedure for alerting the commission to the appointment of alternate directors to attend board meetings at short notice

The commission said it expects fully audited financial returns by the end of October, but it was prepared to delay this deadline in the event of changing public health advice from government.

Guernsey's Royal Court has issued an update and advice about its services, external in light of social distancing guidelines.

The court has asked islanders to contact them through phone numbers available on their website, external or on dedicated email addresses where possible.

The dedicated email addresses for queries are:

• conveyances@gov.gg, external- For conveyance and bond matters
• HMGreffier@gov.gg, external- For court related matters, including Petty Debts
• HMSheriff@gov.gg, external- For summonses and enforcement matters
• Bailiffs.Chambers@gov.gg, external- Judicial matters and the Bailiff's civic functions
• Registrar@guernseyroyalcourt.gg, external- Births, deaths, marriages
• StrongroomRoyalCourt@gov.gg, external- For Strongroom inquiries

Among the changes include:

• The suspension of petty debt courts until at least the end of May 2020
• Dropping to half staffing levels in the Greffe
• "Basic provision" of marriage services only
• Reduction of people attending contract court
• The closure of the Strongroom to the public

Islanders have been asked to only request help from the States hardship fund if they need "immediate" assistance, the Committee for Employment and Social Security (ESS) has announced.

This is to ensure necessary support is given swiftly to "people who have already been impacted" by disruption to their work, ESS said.

The committee has asked people to avoid visiting Edward T Wheadon House in person "where possible".

"This will help us all maintain social distancing and provide a safer space for the vulnerable members of our community who don’t have access to phones or email," ESS added.

All new claims for sickness benefit, unemployment benefit, income support and the hardship fund are being processed by either calling 732516 or emailing hardshipfund@gov.gg, external.

ESS also requested people only make contact once and to refrain from contacting teams individually, as "it "takes up time" and delays claims being processed as "quickly as possible".

Guernsey Post has asked islanders to help its staff practice social distancing, external in order to help keep everyone safe.

The company has asked customers who do not have a safeplace in which to leave large items to display a leaflet to tell staff they are at home and the parcel can be left safely.

The leaflet will be delivered this week and if displayed will tell staff the item can be left at the door.

They will knock on the door or ring the doorbell to let people know the delivery has been left, Guernsey Post added.

In addition, the Smith Street Post Office will be closed from 16:00, an hour earlier than normal.

Boley Smillie, CEO of Guernsey Post, said the company was "strictly adhering" to States advice on social distancing.

Mr Smillie said: "Our delivery staff are staggering their start times to reduce the number of people in our sorting office at any one time.

"Some of our customers will see their postal items arrive earlier in the day than normal, and some will see their items arriving later than normal."

Guernsey Police have asked islanders to only visit the station if their problem is "absolutely essential" and cannot be dealt with by phone.

Any visitors who must come will have to stand back from the counter, to abide by social distancing advice, external to keep officers and members of the public safe.

Police asked people to contact them on 725111 or email enquiryoffice@guernsey.pnn.police.uk for non-urgent matters.

Applications and letters can also be posted through the letter box in the staff door, officers added.

They also requested visitors don't attend the desks at the New Jetty "unless it is essential".

Other law enforcement contact details include:

• Disclosure & Vetting – 01481 741462 or Disclosures@guernsey.pnn.police.uk
• Passports & Immigration – 01481 741410 or ind@gba.gov.gg
• Customs & Excise – 01481 741431 or customsandexcise@gba.gov.gg

Aurigny has released the "consolidated" schedule for fights to and from Alderney until 31 May.

There will be two routes between Alderney and Guernsey operated daily from Monday to Friday and one on weekends.

All Alderney to Southampton flights are cancelled apart from two services, one on 26 March and another on 29 March, the airline said.

Guernsey to Alderney schedule:

• Monday to Friday and Saturday - Depart Guernsey 09:45
• Monday to Friday and Sunday - Depart Guernsey 17:15

Alderney to Guernsey schedule:

• Monday to Friday and Saturday - Depart Alderney 10:30
• Monday to Friday and Sunday - Depart Alderney 17:55

Aurigny said the new schedule was "subject to change" at short notice, as they were seeing "reductions in demand every day".

"These are unprecedented conditions and we are reviewing our flying programme on a daily basis," the airline added.

A joint statement by nursing unions has described the pay increase given to their members by the States of Guernsey as "imposed", rather than a "negotiated or accepted pay award".

Representatives from the Royal College of Nursing, Royal College of Midwives and Prospect said the States had displayed "scant regard" for key medical staff.

The Statement said: "We recognise that Covid-19 has put pressure on public finances like never before, but withholding money from staff groups will not help.

"The States will be asking more of these staff than ever before. A mere 'we cannot thank you enough' is not going to cut it with members."

The unions said they remained open to negotiation over a "fair offer", but there "no clear timetable and no commitment to ending this dispute" from the States.

"The unions are clear, this imposition does not mean an end to our dispute, if anything it furthers our resolve to ensure [nursing] staff are paid what they so richly deserve," they added.

The increase was the last offer made by the States, which was rejected at the time.

The use of Hougue Jehannet road to access Northside has been "temporarily" suspended, Guernsey Electricity said.

The closure of the road was put in place from Sunday, following a States review of critical infrastructure which outlined the risks of an "open access road running through the Vale power station".

Residents of Hougue Jehannet and vehicles for the Bucktrouts depot will have access via the Summerfield Road end, but are no longer able to use it as a through road.

Residents have been notified of these changes in advance, Guernsey Electricity said.

A traffic audit concluded there would be "no major impacts on the local community" and proposals for a permanent solution are expected to be brought forward to the States by the end of 2020, the company added.

All practical driving tests have been suspended until further notice, Guernsey's Traffic and Highway Services (THS) has announced.

Anyone who has a test scheduled will be able to rebook their test for free online.

However, THS advised people not to rebook until they announce testing has resumed.

The decision was taken to comply with the social distancing guidelines issued by the States, external, THS said.

Theory tests will still take place, but the maximum number of tests taken at once to be reduced from five to two.

Staff will contact everyone who is currently booked in for a theory test to let them know of the alternative arrangements.

Beau Sejour Leisure Centre will remain closed to the public "for the foreseeable future", said the Committee for Education, Sport and Culture (ESC).

The centre shut initially on Sunday and remained closed on Monday while advice was taken from Public Health.

The Candie Museum, which initially remained open despite delays to openings of other historic sites, has also been closed.

ESC President Matt Fallaize thanked staff who had been "committed" to keeping both venues open and customers for being "very patient and understanding".

Deputy Fallaize said: "We knew that we would have to close our facilities and attractions as the picture around coronavirus developed and public health advice evolved.

"We look forward to welcoming them back to Beau Sejour and the museums as soon it is safe for them to reopen."

Islanders should only submit their wage slips if their "income has changed" since they last provided a copy, the Committee for Employment and Social Security (ESS) has said.

People on Income Support who have a job normally send in a copy of their wage slip regularly, but ESS said it has "temporarily" suspended this requirement.

This is to help "manage an increasing volume of inquiries and benefit claims".

The committee said: "All existing income support customers will receive their benefit as normal based on the earnings that they previously declared."

The fastest way for people to report a change in their income can do so via their phone on the Guernsey Uploads app, ESS said.

Instructions on how to use the app are available on the Income Support webpage, external.

Pay slips can also be submitted by email to incomesupport@gov.gg, external or posted to Income Support at Edward T Wheadon House, Le Truchot, St Peter Port, GY1 3WH.

The Guernsey Welfare Service has said it is "committed" to helping "low income and vulnerable islanders throughout this period of uncertainty".

The charity said it would continue to operate its foodbank, but asked people to not come into the office if they need help.

Anyone who needs to arrange a delivery to contact them on 07839 724300 between 09:00 and 16:00, Monday to Friday.

The charity thanked its supporters and said money donations can be made through its website, allowing them to "bulk order items and reduce the amount of handling that goods receive".

Volunteers will continue to empty collection boxes in the Waitrose and Co-Op Grand Marche shops.

Limits on how long individuals can stay in the island will be relaxed during the coronavirus pandemic.

Currently an employment permit allows a non-resident to live in the island, but it is tied into a particular job and if they lost that job they would have to leave the island.

The Committee for Home Affairs (HA) is changing the law to allow people whose permits expire to stay in the island - this includes those who are no longer able to work full time or who become unemployed.

President of HA Mary Lowe said the new regulations would: "Allow for maximum flexibility so that everyone can do the jobs that need to be done at this difficult time regardless of their employment status."

The changes are expected to come into force by Friday.