Guernsey’s government has confirmed it has identified two further cases of Covid-19 in the Bailiwick, bringing its total to four.

The source of the outbreak of Covid-19 is still unknown, however the government there has said it has established a link between all four identified cases.

Both of the new cases, which were identified overnight, were picked up through contact tracing of the index case.

A Guernsey government spokesman said: ’We are aware of rumour and speculation online about the origin of this cluster of cases, and where the individuals who have tested positive work or have socialised.

’Whilst we are unable to confirm any details regarding the positive cases identified, we can confirm that all necessary public health requirements have been put in place. Where someone is identified as a potential contact they are swabbed and asked to enter self-isolation for 14 days.

’Public Health are still working to establish the source of infection for the index case but there are clear links between the 4 cases identified to date which is extremely helpful in seeking to track, trace and contain the spread of the virus.’

The Isle of Man’s Chief Minister Howard Quayle is due to provide an update on the Covid-19 situation this afternoon.