The Education Minister, Senator Tracey Vallois, has expressed her sadness at the news of the closure of the private nursery Rainbow Tots (Beaumont and Les Quennevais).

You can read her full statement here: bit.ly/2RiUMRq

Tomorrow: Mainly sunny. Max: 22°C.
Wind tomorrow: East to northeast light F2 to 3, perhaps variable for a time in the afternoon.

Jersey banks have now increased their contactless payment limits from £30 to £45 to minimise the shared handling of card readers and help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

You can read more here: bit.ly/2VcfYcZ

Eimear and Miles Strong have given 1,100 face shields to GPs and the island's hospital.

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Tomorrow: Mainly sunny. Max 22°C
Wind: East to northeast light F2 to 3, perhaps occasionally moderate F4 towards dusk.

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Clear skies and a continental airflow today were the perfect recipe for a maximum temperature of 21.5°C at Maison St Louis Observatory. That's more than 7°C above the average for this time of year.

It comes after exam regulator Ofqual announced the cancellation of summer exams for A-Level and GCSE students.

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The latest update, as of Wednesday 8 April at 5.25pm:
1,322 confirmed negative
170 confirmed positive
142 pending
3 people who tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) have sadly died.

With Easter just around the corner, we met up with William Church from @JerseyRoyalCo, who explained how they are working with local supermarkets & their staff to make sure they are all practicing social distancing while harvesting Jersey Royals.

UPDATE: Another person has died in Guernsey of Covid-19, according to the latest figures. The total number of deaths from the virus in the island now stands at 5.

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Jersey care group launches online training bbc.in/2RgRzlt

Please stay home to help slow the spread of coronavirus & save lives. You should not have visitors, such as friends & family, in your home & you should not be visiting people outside of your household. Anyone can get it. Anyone can spread it: bit.ly/2UQiR2S

A 'crisis funding appeal' has been launched to support young care leavers in Jersey who've been hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak: channel103.com/news/jersey-ne…

A big thank you to everyone who took notice of our message yesterday, we're not seeing as many COVID-19 related calls today. Please continue to call the helpline for advice on 445566 or email any reports you want to make to notisolating@gov.je #CoronavirusJSY #WeAreInThisTogether

You can catch @GaryBurgessCI's latest House Call here!

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Watch our 'Stay at Home' advice for Islanders in British Sign Language. You have the power to protect our Island from coronavirus: bit.ly/2UQiR2S
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Today: Mainly sunny then fine overnight. Max: 20°C
Wind today: Variable light F1 to 3, becoming easterly overnight.

Good morning,

We continue to increase our hi-viz patrols across the island today.

Please follow the guidance found at gov.je/coronavirus

PC Cubbin is keeping 2 metres away from GROOT!

This was sent to us by the children of one of our Officer's and we thought you'd like it. They're super proud of their dad and we are too. PC 434 is one of many Islanders playing their part, keeping us all safe and helping others in need.
#CoronavirusJSY
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The headlines from across the islands...
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An Assembly of the Principals and Electors of the Parish of St Clément will be held at the Parish Hall on Thursday 9 April at 5pm gov.je/gazette/pages/…

Recent enactments made by the States Assembly and published by The States Greffe gov.je/gazette/pages/…

If you, or somebody you know, are in need of assistance here is a useful list of the parish hall contact numbers.

For the latest advice and updates visit gov.je/coronavirus or call the helpline on (01534) 445566

Banff Investments Limited intends to make an application to the Jersey Financial Services Commission to cease to be registered in Jersey gov.je/gazette/pages/…

It's been confirmed that Rainbow Tots has gone into liquidation, with both nurseries in Les Quennevais and Beaumont closing down because of the impact of coronavirus: channel103.com/news/jersey-ne…

Nearly 3,000 volunteers and 170 businesses are working with parishes and charities to offer a range of services including food deliveries, dog walking, and even telephone calls for lonely people who just want somebody to talk to.

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Another glorious day in the Channel Islands!☀️

@SophiaWeather has your forecast.

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The second episode of our mini series 'Islanders Abroad: Living in Lockdown' is out! Next stop is with Jerseyman Simon Tierney who lives and works out in Fuerteventura, the second largest of Spain's Canary Islands✈️Click here to watch the episode:
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Great article in today’s @JEPnews about the local surf community promoting safe surfing in accordance with the @GovJersey #COVID19 guidelines. #StOuensBay was very busy yesterday.

WATCH: Key health questions go unanswered | Bailiwick Express bailiwickexpress.com/jsy/news/watch…

Staff spoke anonymously to ITV News to highlight circumstances that could see coronavirus needlessly spread in Jersey's General Hospital.

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The Isle of Man's Chief Minister is the first of the Crown Dependencies' leaders to show signs of contracting the virus. channel103.com/news/jersey-ne…

Be-leaf in a new environmental standard | Bailiwick Express bailiwickexpress.com/jsy/opinion/le…

The government has given no details about the patient, but the Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the RAF Chinook was part of the Covid Aviation Task Force.

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Today: Mainly sunny then fine overnight. Max: 20°C

GALLERY: A week of isolation creation | Bailiwick Express bailiwickexpress.com/jsy/news/galle…

Nearly 3,000 islanders volunteer to help during pandemic bbc.in/3dZdBD3

Condor extends suspension of passenger services until 14 May bbc.in/3ccUnZ1

The extension of cancellations includes all high speed services from Poole and St Malo.

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“Amazing” islander celebrates 109th birthday | Bailiwick Express bailiwickexpress.com/jsy/news/amazi…

The youth workers from @JsyYouthService are running the YES Project, answering the phone lines everyday from 12pm to 8pm. For information, advice or just a chat, speak to a youth worker on free phone 0800 7350 010, by text/WhatsApp on 07797778424 or by email yes@jys.je

The cancellation of Condor passenger sailings has been extended until the middle of next month because of the ongoing travel restrictions put in place to mitigate the spread of coronavirus: channel103.com/news/jersey-ne…

Divers warned to stay out of the water as Guernsey's hyperbaric chamber unavailable bbc.in/3aUynl8

Ewe won't believe where rainbows are appearing now...

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Masks4All: Needleworkers get sewing for the community | Bailiwick Express bailiwickexpress.com/jsy/news/masks…

LIVE: Connect Me, the Government programme to support the community through the challenges presented by the Coronavirus pandemic. pscp.tv/w/cVw8KTFkdkVP…

WATCH: Musical pair get playing for neighbours | Bailiwick Express bailiwickexpress.com/jsy/news/music…

Today: Mainly sunny then fine overnight. Max: 20°C

'Double date' Siam Cup in 2021 | Bailiwick Express bailiwickexpress.com/jsy/news/doubl…

Our newest Jersey edition of CONNECT is out now! Pick up your April copy today or read it online ➡️ ow.ly/TVbW30qup5W

#CONNECT #BailiwickExpress #Jersey #ChannelIslands #magazine #business #April

Islanders urged to ring bells to celebrate Easter bbc.in/3e1NFqd

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We understand that this is a worrying time for everyone, but we have a number of helplines you can call for advice and support.

Military helicopter makes late-night emergency patient transfer | Bailiwick Express bailiwickexpress.com/jsy/news/milit…

A dozen local hotels have come together to offer overnight mini-breaks for Jersey healthcare staff once the pandemic is over. channel103.com/news/jersey-ne…

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Today: Sunny periods this morning then mainly fine and sunny from this afternoon. Max: 20°C

We'll be livestreaming a press conference about ConnectMe, our programme to support the community through the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic at 10.15am today on our social media channels.

GP services could soon be free for people most at risk in Jersey.

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Today's weather: Rather cloudy with a risk of mist or fog patches early morning.

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Military helicopter airlifts patient for emergency treatment from Jersey.

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Jersey Hospice Care appeals for community support to fund services.

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A military helicopter has been called in to airlift a patient needing emergency treatment to Southampton. channel103.com/news/jersey-ne…

Today: Rather cloudy with a risk of mist or fog patches early morning. Long sunny periods developing by midday. Fair or fine overnight. Max: 19°C

Wind today: Easterly or variable light F1 to 3, becoming east to northeast light F3 this evening.

Military helicopter airlifts patient for emergency treatment from Jersey itv.com/news/channel/2…

At 23:00 a military helicopter landed at Jersey Airport to transfer a patient requiring emergency care to the UK. Military assistance was sought for reasons of patient safety and to avoid delay. In order to protect patient confidentiality no further details will be released.

Not quite as our French Colleague from the Sûreté puts it, but the sentiment is the same, unless your journey is really essential you are advised to:-

#StayAtHomeSaveLives #yourparishneedsyou #jerseyci

Tomorrow: Mist and any fog patches lifting during the morning, then sunny periods developing. Max: 19°C.

A coronavirus cluster has been identified in a care home in Jersey, the island's Health Minister has confirmed.

17 residents at the home, which has not been named, tested positive for Covid-19. itv.com/news/channel/2…

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with the risk of a light shower. Mist or fog patches likely overnight. Min: 9°C

One for the motorbike and/or sunset lovers!
Have a good evening Jersey.
#CoronavirusJSY
#WeAreInThisTogether

Seventeen cases of coronavirus in Jersey care home: bbc.in/2wZJPNT

The commercial waste & recycling sites at La Collette will be closed for the Easter bank holiday weekend from 9 to 14 April. The Household Reuse & Recycling Centre, Household Green Waste, Recycling Bring Banks & Asbestos reception are closed to the public bit.ly/2RlHx2n

Our presenter @JamesWebsterITV weighs up the differing advice from the islands' governments on face masks and the choice we must all now make.

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17 residents in a Jersey care home have tested positive for coronavirus. The Health Minister has also insisted that, currently, there is enough PPE 'for those organisations that need it': channel103.com/news/jersey-ne…

The Health Minister has released a statement following a report in this morning’s media regarding a Jersey care home and PPE: bit.ly/2x9c2Sc
#coronavirusJSY

Virus cluster identified in local care home | Bailiwick Express bailiwickexpress.com/jsy/news/clust…

Weather tomorrow: Mist and any fog patches lifting during the morning, then sunny periods developing. Max. 18C.
Wind tomorrow: Variable light F1 to 3.

Some news to make you smile...

Happy birthday Linda! 🎂🎈

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'Revised approach' to GP charges planned bbc.in/3ecV3iO

Eighty-five former healthcare workers offer to return to work bbc.in/3e3LpPm

Despite cloudy skies, the temperature has reached 17.3C at Maison St Louis Observatory this afternoon.

The force says the calls are placing a strain on their control centre - and affecting their ability to deal with reports of crime.

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LIVE UPDATE: Jersey’s health service on COVID-19 and how it is managing the health emergency pscp.tv/w/cVs9LjFkdkVP…

We’re running late due to last minute technical issues. We're sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience. twitter.com/GovJersey/stat…

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We will be livestreaming a press conference on our social media pages at approximately 4pm today, to find out how Jersey’s health service has prepared for COVID-19 and how it is managing the health emergency. (1/2)

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Mostly cloudy with the risk of a light shower. Chance of some bright spells this afternoon. Mist or fog patches likely overnight. Max: 17°C

Jersey Reds and Guernsey Raiders will play each other in a brace of Siam Cup matches next May after this year's event had to be postponed because of coronavirus: channel103.com/news/jersey-ne…

Police overwhelmed with lockdown rulebreaker reports | Bailiwick Express bailiwickexpress.com/jsy/news/polic…

Jersey confirmed coronavirus cases rise to 170 bbc.in/3e2Ljr9

Islanders are being urged not to call the police to report people breaching the new coronavirus laws: channel103.com/news/jersey-ne…

UPDATE: There has been one additional confirmed case of coronavirus in Jersey, bringing the island's total to 170.

Read more here: bit.ly/2XnOST7

The latest update, as of Tuesday 7 April at 2.25pm:

1,278 confirmed negative
170 confirmed positive
112 pending
3 people who tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) have sadly died.