Deputy Jeremy Maçon’s proposals, if approved, would also involve everyone travelling to Jersey having to submit to testing for Covid-19 and for ministers to produce a detailed action plan for reopening the Island’s borders.
The report outlining the proposition proposals says that many Islanders are concerned about the resurgence of the virus if Jersey is reopened to visitors.
‘The current guidance is very restricted, and quite rightly so, with a further requirement of 14 days’ self-isolation on arrival in the Island. Jersey has done well in controlling and reducing the cases of Covid-19 up to this point.
‘Many Islanders are concerned about the potential for an increase in the spread of this virus once the ports reopen (air and sea) with travellers arriving from various destinations.
‘Given that our main business and tourist market centres around the UK, which appears to be the worst affected country in Europe, travel to and from the UK requires major consideration.’
It also says, however, that the Deputy is concerned about the impact of ten weeks of lockdown on Islanders’ mental health and that a trip abroad would be beneficial for many residents.
The proposition is due to be debated on 14 July.
