Summary

  • Anyone with clinical questions can call 01481 756938 or 756969 between 08:00-22:00 daily

  • The latest advice from the States is available at gov.gg/coronavirus

  • States agrees borrowing of up to £225m with local banks

  • Guernsey 'will take a year to recover from Covid-19'

  • Sark and Alderney open up to recreational boaters

  • Guernsey launches 'staycation' campaign

  • 'High visibility' policing as pubs reopen

  • Patients have to self-isolate ahead of operations

  • Guernsey West Show 2020 cancelled

Live Reporting

  1. Vigilance call on Lihou to avoid harming birds' nests

    Islanders are being encouraged by the States to be "extra vigilant" when visiting Lihou Island to avoid harming nesting birds.

    During the first few months of the breeding season, the numbers of visitors fell due to coronavirus restrictions, allowing the island's birds to nest closer to the footpaths, the States said.

    Now that the numbers of visitors will increase, there is a risk that nests will be disturbed and, consequently, impact the potential survival of their broods.

    If disturbed too regularly, birds might abandon their nests and, with them, any eggs or chicks they had, the States added.

    Lihou islandKevin Lajoie/Aeriali

    Another risk to nesting birds was of trampling, as the nests are hard to spot when the bird is not sitting on them.

    Island Warden Steve Sarre said: "We all need to ensure that we are respectful to the nesting birds and stick to the paths.

    "Just remember that we are the visitors, not the birds - this is their home."

  2. 'High visibility' policing as pubs reopen

    Guernsey Police will be returning to putting out "high visibility" patrols as pubs not serving food are allowed to reopen today, the force revealed.

    Pubs and bars are required to serve customers at tables, keep track of everyone who comes into the business for future contact tracing, alongside other public health guidelines.

    Pubs and bars will have to close by 22:30 BST.

    The removal of these restrictions means a return to "policing associated with an active nighttime economy", they added.

    In an update about the beginning of Phase four over the weekend, officers said the process "went off without a hitch" and thanked islanders for their cooperation.

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  3. Guernsey West Show 2020 is cancelled

    BBC Radio Guernsey

    This year's Guernsey West Show has been cancelled.

    It follows a number of summer events which have had to change dates or be scrapped entirely because of Covid-19.

    The show was due to take place on 19 and 20 August, but organisers said they had called it off because of uncertainty over whether restrictions on large gatherings and social distancing would be relaxed sufficiently by then.

    Show committee president Richard Ashplant admitted other factors also played a role in the decision, including the inability to bring in entertainment from the UK.

    But organisers added they were confident next year's show would go ahead, provisionally for 18 and 19 August.

    Guernsey West Show websiteGuernsey West Show

  4. Sark and Alderney open up to recreational boaters

    BBC Radio Guernsey

    Sark and Alderney have opened up to recreational boaters.

    It is the first time the islands have allowed access to vessels since the bailiwick went into lockdown in March.

    However, any swinging moorings around Sark or at Braye Harbour are not in use, and boaters must contact Alderney Harbour if they plan on visiting, port bosses said.

    SarkGetty Images

  5. Former Lieutenant Governor Sir John Coward dies

    BBC Radio Guernsey

    The former Lieutenant Governor of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, Sir John Coward, has died at the age of 82.

    Sir John had a distinguished career in the Royal Navy, including active service in the Falklands War, before serving as Guernsey's Lieutenant Governor from 1994 to 2000.

    Mother of the House Deputy Mary Lowe said Sir John was excellent in the role, adding he was extremely respected and would be missed by many.

  6. Guernsey 'will take a year to recover from Covid-19'

    BBC Radio Guernsey

    Almost half of respondents to a survey on businesses in Guernsey expect it to take a year to recover from the impact of Covid-19.

    Grant Thornton has carried out the survey of local businesses - looking at different areas including economic impact, social impact and staff wellbeing - in the hope it can help shape recoveries going forward.

    About 46% of its more than 500 respondents suggested that they expected it would take 12 months to recover, further reflected by 63% of respondents saying they had seen revenues fall by half, and the other 37% saying revenues had fallen more than that.

    The survey also showed how different industry sectors had been affected disproportionately as well, with the finance industry expecting only a minor impact.

    However, small businesses said they really suffering with the sharpest falls in revenue, and those in the hospitality and tourism sectors were hurting most of all.

    Grant Thornton surveryGrant Thornton