Jersey health advisors warned against British and Irish Lions return trip
The players first came to Jersey in June and will return for a period of recuperation
Health advisors in Jersey have warned ministers against a decision to allow the British and Irish Lions to return to the island from South Africa. The rugby squad are expected to arrive in Jersey on Monday, but will not follow the rules for red-list countries, which South Africa is on.The government has been approached for a comment.South Africa is currently on the UK's red list of "banned" countries,It means people travelling from the country to Jersey must isolate for 10 days upon arrival, regardless of their vaccination status.
"Whilst noting the proposal's intentions to assist the BIL [Lions], Dr Muscat [Dr Ivan Muscat, consultant microbiologist] remained concerned that the cell would be setting a dangerous travel precedent if it acceded to the terms of the proposal," it read. Deputy Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham previously said it was "fitting" the Lions started and ended their campaign in Jersey.
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