Gov't warned of 'significant risks' if it re-opens borders on June 28

Government has been forewarned of 'significant risks' if it re-opens the Island's borders on June 28.

It comes as the Council of Ministers asked the recently-formed Emergency Advisory Group for advice.

The group was designed to provide 'professional' and 'balanced' advice in emergency situations.

In a document published in response to CoMin's request -  the group says rising transmission rates in the UK are an 'early warning', and government should reconsider the Exit Plan if hospitalisation rates continue to rise.

Further, a 'minority' of members believe the Island's borders should return to Level 3 for at least 4-6 weeks, to allow the rest of the population to get both doses of a vaccine. 

Currently - June 28 has been outlined for the Island to move to Level 1 - allowing  unrestricted travel between here and the British Isles.

You can view the document published by the Emergency Advisory Group below.

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