Recognising the symptoms of COVID-19 and testing

6 July 2022

The Health Services Directorate has advised that community spread of COVID-19 is expected at some stage after the quarantine requirements have been lifted. It is important that you are aware of the symptoms and signs of COVID-19 and what you should do to help yourself and/or others.  The symptoms of COVID-19 include: a new continuous […]

COVID-19: 5 Things to help yourself and your family

Click here to view info-graphic with guidance on: 5 things to help yourself and your family

COVID-19 Preventative Measures – Guidance

6 July 2022

St Helena Government (SHG) has advised that COVID-19 will eventually reach St Helena.  Once quarantine requirements are lifted in August 2022, previous requirements such as testing on arrival will no longer be mandatory. It is an individual’s responsibility to practice precautionary measures in order to help protect themselves and others within the community against COVID-19. […]

St Helena COVID-19 Status Update- 5 July 2022

Following routine testing on Saturday, 2 July 2022, positive COVID-19 case(s) were identified in Home Quarantine.  All COVID-19 protocols are being followed. Members of the public should continue to practice good respiratory and hand hygiene and are thanked for your continued cooperation. The public will be updated when there are no longer positive cases in […]

Drainage Works

The Roads Section would like to advise the public that they will be installing a new drain pipe across the main road, before the junction to Mr Stedson Francis’ residence, Thompson’s Wood, between 8.30am and 3.30pm, tomorrow, Wednesday 6, Thursday, 7, and Friday, 8 July 2022. Drivers and pedestrians are asked to approach the area […]

St Helena COVID-19 Status Update- 5 July 2022

Following routine testing on Saturday, 2 July 2022, positive COVID-19 case(s) were identified in Home Quarantine.  All COVID-19 protocols are being followed. Members of the public should continue to practice good respiratory and hand hygiene and are thanked for your continued cooperation. The public will be updated when there are no longer positive cases in […]

COVID-19 vaccination Clinic, 5 and 6 July 2022

The Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held at the Flu Pod, General Hospital, Jamestown, between 9am and 1pm on Tuesday, 5, and Wednesday, 6 July 2022.   The clinic is for any eligible persons who would like to receive their first booster dose of the […]

South Africa Lifts Coronavirus travel requirements

On Wednesday, 22 June 2022, the South African Government repealed regulations relating to Coronavirus (COVID) restrictions within South Africa and related travel requirements for entering South Africa.   Persons travelling to or transiting through South Africa are no longer required to provide proof of vaccination status or a PCR test result upon entering the South African […]

Fuel Price Increase: Cost Breakdown May & June 2022

Following last week’s press release outlining how wholesale fuel prices are determined and adjusted on St Helena, St Helena Government (SHG) have taken on-board feedback from the public requesting more detail on the breakdown of the cost of fuel on St Helena. The below tables and graphics provide a breakdown of the cost of one […]

CMO Bulletin 2: STH Living with COVID, Individuals who might be at increased risk from the virus

28 June 2022

Dr Peter Moss has been a consultant in infectious diseases since 1999. He has worked within the full range of infectious diseases, and was the Director of Infection Prevention and Control for more than 10 years. Since 2020 much of his  time has been devoted to managing patients with COVID-19.  Dr Moss will be issuing […]