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CMO – Bulletin 5 Living with COVID – Hand Hygiene

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 […]

Mr Nigel Phillips CBE Sworn In As Governor of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan Da Cunha

13 August 2022

Today, Saturday 13 August, Mr Nigel Phillips CBE, accompanied by his wife Emma, arrived to assume the office of Governor of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. Governor and Mrs Phillips were met at St Helena Airport by the Acting Governor, the Chief Minister, Chief Secretary, and the Aide de Camp and were escorted […]

Side Path Road Update

Weather permitting from Monday, 15 August 2022, there will be significantly increased activity on Side Path Road, commencing from The Brow.  The public are requested to be vigilant and comply with any directions given by the Contractor or Site Supervisor when in the vicinity. Side Path Road remains closed to all traffic and pedestrians at […]

Requirements for attending appointments at the district clinics  

The Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that the District Clinics will operate as COVID Free Zones during days when there are clinics being held, this will commence from Monday, 15 August 2022.  All persons attending the district clinics for appointments or routine treatments are advised to arrive approximately 30-45 minutes prior […]

Governor Designate to arrive on Saturday

The Governor Designate of St Helena, Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha, Mr Nigel Phillips CBE, accompanied by his wife Emma, will arrive at St Helena on Saturday, 13 August 2022. The Governor Designate and Mrs Phillips will be met at St Helena Airport by the Acting Governor, the Chief Minister, the Chief Secretary and […]

Councillor Dr Essex to attend 65th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference

Councillor Dr Corinda Essex will be leaving on Saturday, 13 August 2022, to represent St Helena at the 65th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. A key topic for discussion will be Building Sustainable Economies in Small Jurisdictions which is very relevant to the Island at this time. Councillor Dr Essex will also […]

COVID-19 Helpline

The Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that the COVID-19 Helpline number is: 25888 and will become operational from the week commencing Monday, 15 August 2022. The Helpline will be to provide advice for people with symptoms of COVID-19 and arrange testing at the testing clinics, if necessary.  The public is asked […]

Requirements for COVID free zones within the General Hospital

The Health Services Directorate would like to remind the public that there will be COVID Free Zones within the General Hospital and surrounding buildings during the period in which community spread of COVID-19 is expected.   COVID Free Zones will have procedures or requirements in place to keep the area COVID-19 free to ensure delivery of […]

COVID-19 Testing Clinics

The Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that there will be two testing clinics in operation during the period in which there is community spread of COVID-19 on St Helena.   Persons who experience symptoms related to COVID-19 or who are feeling unwell can call the COVID-19 Helpline via tel: 25888 for an […]

Pharmacy’s reduced opening times

The Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that with effect from today, Wednesday, 10, August 2022, the Pharmacy will be closed all day on Wednesdays and from 12 noon on Thursdays. The reduced opening hours is to allow Health Services Directorate staff to process large consignments of medical stores arriving via the […]