28 January 2021 - Access to MPC is now limited to essential travel
The Falkland Islands Government can confirm that a military medic involved in quarantine surveillance swabbing has tested positive for Covid-19 as a result of displaying symptoms.
26 January 2021 - Update on Covid-19 swabbing in the Falkland Islands
As of today, Tuesday 26 January, the latest swabbing results are as follows:
26 January 2021 - Government launches new vaccination page on Covid-19 website
As part of planning for the forthcoming Covid-19 vaccination programme, the Falkland Islands Government has launched a new vaccinations section on its dedicated website.
19 January 2021 - Update on Covid-19 swabbing in the Falkland Islands
As of today, Tuesday 19 January, the latest swabbing results are as follows:
19 January 2021 - The Falkland Islands Government introduces Covid-19 lateral flow testing
Today, ExCo approved the use of lateral flow testing as part of the Falkland Islands Government’s Covid-19 swabbing programme.
19 January 2021 - Changes to northbound travel requirements from the Falkland Islands to the UK
On Friday 15 January, the UK government announced some new travel requirements for passengers entering the country from 4am on Monday 18 January.
18 January 2021 - Public urged to ensure they are registered with KEMH as part of vaccination planning
As part of planning for the forthcoming Falkland Islands Covid-19 vaccination programme, KEMH is asking the public to make sure that they are a registered patient of the hospital.
13 January 2021 - Falkland Islands Government extends hugely successful TRIP scheme
Since its launch in October 2020, the Falkland Islands Tourism Recovery Incentive Programme – known locally as the ‘TRIP scheme’ – has proved incredibly successful. To date, 2,317 people have registered for the scheme, which is over 75% of the population.
13 January 2021 - Falkland Islands enhance airport transportation measures
In line with its commitment to regularly review the measures in place to prevent and control the spread of Covid-19 in the Falkland Islands, ExCo has determined new protocols for airport government-designated inbound public transport, operated by Penguin Travel.
12 January 2021 - Update on Covid-19 swabbing in the Falkland Islands
As of today, Tuesday 19 January, the latest swabbing results are as follows: