Islanders are being asked not to visit or stay in Brittany, specifically St Malo, this weekend because of a recent increase in coronavirus cases in the region.

France's seven day average of new cases has gone above 1,000 for the first time since early to mid-May.

There were 44 new cases in the Ille-et-Vilaine region on Wednesday alone.

Jersey's government says this advice does not impact those driving through the area to visit other parts of France.

The country remains on green status, but it is 'being monitored'.

1/2 Islanders are discouraged from visiting and staying in France's Brittany region - specifically in St Malo and the surrounding area – this weekend because of a recent increase in coronavirus cases. pic.twitter.com/cjeFUIO4dR

— Government of Jersey (@GovJersey) July 30, 2020

2/2 This does not impact on those driving through the area to visit other parts of France. This is on medical advice. France’s green status has not changed although the situation is being monitored. For more information: https://t.co/7z3OK5TKkG

— Government of Jersey (@GovJersey) July 30, 2020

People coming to Jersey from a designated green country do not need to isolate until receiving their coronavirus test result.