Large shopping queues after new Covid measures announced

The Civil Contingencies Authority are meeting this morning to decide the next move after four cases were identified with no link to travel outside the island.

The States has urged people not to panic buy.

The CCA has advised people to follow social distancing measures and cancel gatherings and events at this stage with another announcement expected at noon.

'We know the supermarkets are incredibly busy this morning, please don't panic buy,' a States spokesperson said.

'Please consider others, don't buy more than you need. This could stop someone else from getting the essentials. Panic buying only causes unnecessary alarm. Remember we're in this together.'