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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.
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.
As of today, Tuesday 26 January, the latest swabbing results are as follows:
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.
As of today, Tuesday 19 January, the latest swabbing results are as follows:
Today, ExCo approved the use of lateral flow testing as part of the Falkland Islands Government’s Covid-19 swabbing programme.
On Friday 15 January, the UK government announced some new travel requirements for passengers entering the country from 4am on Monday 18 January.
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.
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.
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.
As of today, Tuesday 19 January, the latest swabbing results are as follows: