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Jersey's Covid Lockdown: Island's Former Health Minister Reflects on Daunting Times Five Years On

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Speech by the Health Minister, Deputy Richard Renouf - Government of Jersey
  • Monday, 31 March 2025

Jersey's former health minister, Richard Renouf, reflected on the 2020 lockdown, saying he was deeply affected by his late wife being vulnerable to COVID-19. He described the situation as daunting and frightening, with predictions of hundreds of deaths. Becky Sherrington, who led the vaccination center, recalled the collective effort to inoculate islanders and the uncertainty at the start, but said convincing people to be ready for a vaccine rollout was key. Simon Soar, head of the hospitality association, noted that businesses didn't have a manual for COVID-19 and faced unprecedented challenges, including the impact of Brexit on staffing and goods.

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