The Priaulx library closed on Saturday followed by the Guille-Allès Library on Sunday.

Sue Laker, chief librarian at the Priaulx Library, said anyone with books on loan should "continue to enjoy them at home".

She said they can returned once the library reopens and outstanding fees would be waived.

A spokesman for the Guille-Allès Library said: "Nothing is more important to us than the health and wellbeing of the public and our staff, and we are now convinced that closing the doors is the best way we can help keep everyone safe."

The number of times an item can be renewed has been increased from eight to 20 so no books need to be returned while it is closed.

The spokesman said those with a library card can access "huge digital collections of eBooks, audiobooks, newspapers, magazines and other resources" for free. Anyone who is not a member can sign up online.

He said they were working on growing those collections, moving more events online - such as Rhyme Time Live - and expanding its home delivery service for the over 70s.

Both will provide further updates on their websites and via social media.

Guernsey's Beau Sejour Leisure Centre will remain closed to the general public throughout Monday.

Staff are risk assessing all of the activities with the help of public health.

A spokesman said the closure would be reviewed every 24 hours and updates would be provided via social media.

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The charity has called on its members to "share correct local advice" and "set an example" for others.

The support group confirmed it had suspended all weekly meetings at its four centres in Guernsey, and was assisting those who were having to self-isolate at home.

David Inglis, chairman of Age Concern, said: "It would be very easy to feel and believe that the government advice for over-65s is about someone else, not about me or about us.

"Many of our members have experiences that they can draw upon of difficult times in our island’s history. I would like you all to call on this spirit and be certain to uphold the social distancing measures, including avoiding shops and all closer social contact."

Sark Shipping has suspended its passenger sailings until further notice.

The firm will continue to provide freight runs.

A spokeswoman apologised for any inconvenience this may cause and said further information would be posted on the company's website when it becomes available.

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The States of Guernsey is calling on people to "behave responsibly" while shopping in the island.

It said the experience was "unnecessarily fraught for many on Saturday" with "too many people buying more than they need", on top of a "delayed freight delivery".

Deputy Gavin St Pier, Chairman of the Civil Contingencies Authority, assured supply chains remained "strong" and "secure".

The States added "not nearly enough" people were practising social distancing.

"Shoppers must give each other space and are asked to be patient when retailers put measures in place such as opening fewer tills," a statement read.

Mr St Pier said: "We are implementing proportionate measures to meet the Bailiwick’s needs at each stage of this disease and to safeguard our community.

"We do not want to take draconian steps, but we have already shown that we will do so when needed and we will have no hesitation in doing so again if we have to."

It's hard to ignore stories of shop shelves being emptied by panic buyers - who really needs so much toilet roll? - and social distancing advice being ignored, but the outbreak is also bringing the best out in some people.

BBC News has been looking back at just some of the positive stories from the past week.

Over the weekend the number of Coronavirus cases in the Bailiwick of Guernsey rose from two to 20.

As yet all cases are in Guernsey and involve people who have travelled to the island from infected areas.