Guernsey has gone into lockdown following the discovery of four new cases of coronavirus, the island’s government has said.
The States of Guernsey said in a statement that it was unclear how the individuals concerned had contracted the disease, as none was from travel or from contacts with known cases.
“Contact tracing is continuing to determine whether there is a link between the cases and whether these cases are linked or if this is a result of wider community seeding,” the statement said.
The move comes after the island had been free of coronavirus restrictions since early June.
Under the latest measures, islanders have been told to stay home from midday Saturday except for essential shopping, medical care or up to two hours exercise outdoors.
Non-essential shops and restaurants have been ordered to to close, including for deliveries and takeaways.
Schools will also shut, except for children of key workers, or from vulnerable families.
