Falkland Islands Government
COVID-19: Information and Guidance
Today, ExCo approved a further change to quarantine measures for people travelling to the Falkland Islands by air with the introduction of a new 5 day ‘test to release’ option.
On Monday 31 May 2021, ExCo agreed to revise its policy in connection with the categories of visitors allowed entry into the Falkland Islands. This decision was taken as part of the government’s regular review of its ongoing pandemic management plans.
On Monday 31 May 2021, ExCo agreed to revise its policy in connection with the categories of visitors allowed entry into the Falkland Islands. This decision was taken as part of the government’s regular review of its ongoing pandemic management plans.
Yesterday ExCo approved the introduction of a new ‘test to release’ option for passengers entering the Falkland Islands by air. This option, which is not mandatory, requires individuals to be swabbed for Covid-19 on or before day 2 and on day 8 after their arrival in the Islands.
The Falkland Islands Government is pleased to confirm that it is nearing completion of the rollout of its nationwide Covid-19 vaccination programme. 95% of those aged over 18 in the community has now received two doses of the Oxford/Astra Zeneca vaccine.
Recently, the UK government confirmed the details of their new traffic light system for travel in and out of England. Countries are rated green, amber or red, based on their Covid-19 risk, and the success of domestic vaccine rollouts – the Falkland Islands is currently on the green list.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Falkland Islands Government has sought not only to react to the immediacy of the impact posed by Covid-19, but also to consider what is needed to ensure the recovery of the Falkland Islands and shape the future we aspire to.
The next phase of the KEMH Covid-19 vaccination programme will begin on 17 May 2021.