Falkland Islands Government
COVID-19: Information and Guidance
The Falkland Islands Government on 3 June 2020, announced it was appropriate to ease some restrictions put in place in late March in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. For hairdressers, beauticians, physiotherapists and other personal health and wellbeing services, this easing of restrictions will take effect Friday 5 June.
This guidance is to assist adult and youth groups, societies, associations and those holding secular meetings to begin to consider ways in which they can safely recommence gatherings supporting the well-being of the community.
This guidance is to assist taxi operators who have been allowed to resume activity, effective 11 May. Guidance will be updated should the COVID-19 situation change.
This guidance is to assist faith groups following 11 May changes allowing greater social interaction. Faith-based communities can now begin to consider ways in which they can safely recommence formal gatherings supporting the well-being of their communities. Guidance will be updated should the COVID-19 situation change. Amended 24 June 2020 to reflect new guidance around singing in buildings.
This guidance is to assist retailers who have been allowed to resume activity, effective 11 May. Guidance will be updated should the COVID-19 situation change.
Stanley Leisure Centre is reopening in a controlled manner in line with the FIG easing of some restrictions.
As part of the moves announced on Friday, we are introducing new guidance that will allow some easing of restrictions around social and physical activities. The Government is adapting a concept that has been used successfully in New Zealand called Bubbles.
Amended 25 June to reflect easing in restrictions around vulnerable groups.
The Infectious Diseases Control (Coronavirus) (No.2) Regulations 2020 were gazetted on April 30. If activated by declaration, the Regulations would give legal effect to restrictions and requirements on businesses, premises, movement and gatherings. The relevant restrictions and requirements could then be legally enforced.
07 May 2020 - Helping businesses restart operations. As part of the Government easing of restrictions, businesses and FIG will begin to restart Monday11 May - with workers from all sectors able to return unless otherwise advised. This guidance below outlines to businesses what they need to think about and plan for to resume activities and provide a safe environment for staff, and those using their services.
FIG has updated its advice and guidance around funeral arrangments in light of the recent easing of restrictions.