People travelling to Alderney from Guernsey

The Civil Contingencies Authority (CCA) and the Alderney Operational Group (AOG) are meeting today. Both will be discussing, among other matters relating to the current lockdown, the issue of travel between the islands.

Prior to this lockdown there has been unlimited movement between the two islands and as a result during the last week people have been travelling between Guernsey and Alderney unrestricted.

Guidance for schools, businesses, hospitality and the public, announced by the CCA, are exactly the same for Alderney as they are in Guernsey as the guidance covers the entire Bailiwick.

The guidance from Guernsey is clear that everyone should stay at home unless they are seeking medical care, carrying out essential shopping for food or supplies, or for up to two hours exercise outdoors. Those who work should do so from home if they can - the message for businesses is to keep staff at home unless the activities are essential for the running of the island.

Those who have returned from Guernsey in the last week are asked to seriously consider the island as a whole and not to go to work, even if an essential worker, or go shopping. This would put the entire Island, its health and its infrastructure at risk. Self-isolation should be viewed as a public duty.

The President, William Tate, and the Chairman of Policy & Finance, Bill Abel, both returned from meetings in Guernsey last week and are confining themselves to their homes for two weeks as a precaution and asking a friend to shop for essential supplies on their behalf.

Further details of how the lockdown affects Alderney will be announced following the AoG meeting and will be available on the States of Alderney website, www.alderney.gov.gg.

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