Highest Number Of New Covid-19 Infections

The Bailiwick has recorded the highest daily total of new coronavirus cases since the pandemic began.

In the past 24 hours, 79 new positive test results have been returned.

The previous highest total was 59.

The total number of active cases in Guernsey stands at 378, with three in Sark and four in Alderney. Three people are currently in hospital with Covid-19.

1/ Today we have seen a further rise in recorded COVID-19 cases, with 79 new cases since we published our results yesterday.

While this is not putting an unmanageable strain on our Hospital Services just yet, it is a timely reminder to us all to be vigilant. pic.twitter.com/eh7o3wevmL

— States of Guernsey (@Govgg) November 11, 2021

Officials are also asking the community to 'dig deep' and 'take personal responsibility' as many other viruses and bugs are circulating again.