Second Covid-19 case uncovered as race continues to discover the source

Public Health is still working to find out the source of that original case.

The index case had not travelled in the last 14 days and adhered to all public health guidance.

'The focus of the track and trace team is to identify the source of the infection in the index case and identify all potential contacts of this person, to prevent further onward spread in the community,' said Director of Public Health Dr Nicola Brink.

'As it is unclear how this infection occurred, I think it is important to remind the community of the importance of sticking to the rules with regard to Covid-19. These include, for example, practicing good respiratory and hand hygiene, staying at home if you are unwell and adhering to any self-isolation and testing requirements after travel into the Bailiwick. When an individual chooses to take a risk for themselves, they are actually taking a risk on behalf of the community. This may, of course, have serious consequences.’

Yesterday the Sampling Team processed 239 people though the testing tent or home visits.

A total of 365 tests were performed in the laboratory, this would include samples taken in Primary Care.

Of the samples taken in the Sampling Tent, 107 were contacts or potential contacts of the case. The positive contact was identified through this process.

Public Health says that testing capacity means it can go beyond direct contacts to analyse the situation rapidly.

'By the end of the week we should be able to provide an update on the total number of contacts identified and have a clearer understanding of these recent cases.

Islanders are reminded that they should be aware of the symptoms of Covid-19 and should call the clinical helpline on 01481 756938 or 01481 756969, to be put forward for a free test.

The symptoms that you should be aware of are:

• New and severe fatigue

• New muscle ache for no obvious reason

• Headache (sinus pain, pain around eyes)

• Loss of smell/taste

• Sore throat

• Fever (high temperature, rigors, chills, can’t get warm)

• Shortness of breath, chest tightness

• Continuous new cough

• Children and Over 80s and 90s – loose stool, mild fever, not themselves with a cough presenting later