Dr. Brink says that Bailiwik is likely to have Monkeypox cases- Guernsey
According to Dr. Brink, there is a good chance that instances of monkeypox will be seen in the Bailiwick. In the Bailiwick, MONKEYPOX has been designated as a disease that must be reported to the appropriate authorities, along with a warning that it is very possible that cases will be...
Read moreMonkeypox has been included as a notifiable infection-Guernsey
The disease commonly known as monkeypox has been included on the list of diseases that must be reported. In Guernsey, the illness commonly known as monkeypox has now been put on the list of communicable disorders that must be reported. This is being done out of an abundance of caution since...
Read moreThe ‘opt-out’ legislation for organ donors in Guernsey
The ‘opt-out’ legislation for organ donors in Guernsey is scheduled to go into effect in 2023. On January 1, 2023, new legislation will go into effect that will convert the current “opt-in” method for obtaining legal approval for organ donations into an “opt-out” approach. Under the human tissues and organ transplants...
Read moreGuernsey sexual health clinics take the necessary measures to combat Monkeypox
As a result of the recent monkeypox epidemic in England, the Guernsey sexual health clinic is taking the necessary measures. Following the outbreak of monkeypox in England, a sexual health clinic in Guernsey is taking steps to protect its patients and staff. People may notice some changes while trying to arrange...
Read moreGuernsey is entering into a new health agreement with the UK
Guernsey is going to look at making a new health agreement with the United Kingdom. By September 2022, it’s possible that the States of Guernsey and the government of the United Kingdom may have reached a new health care agreement based on reciprocity. In July of 2022, the Policy and Resource...
Read moreMore freedom for the covers as Guernsey relaxes its Covid 19 rules
More freedom from Covid regulations as Guernsey relaxes its rules even more In the coming days, Guernsey will relax some of the limitations that it has placed on the use of Covid. In all health care facilities, the need to wear face masks will be lifted as of tomorrow, June...
Read moreGuernsey relaxes rules on Mask wearing
No longer is the wearing of masks a requirement for visitors or personnel at the HSC. Beginning on Thursday, June 2, 2022, there will be a gradual reduction in the number of people required to wear masks in health and social care facilities. This will be done in accordance...
Read moreGuernsey increases spending on covid 19 fight
The additional expenses associated with Covid contributed to a rise of £13 million in the States’ total pay obligations According to the States Accounts, although the STATES’ pay expenses increased by more than £13 million in the last year, they actually decreased in real terms when extraordinary staff costs connected...
Read moreGuernsey plans to host pop-up immunization clinics for the COVID virus
Starting on Monday, Guernsey will have pop-up clinics where people may be vaccinated against Covid-19. The Community Vaccination Centre, which has been located inside the Beau Sejour Leisure Centre, will be “given back” to the community in the near future. The immunization team will be relocating to offices that are located...
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