Public Announcements Press Releases Statistics
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What to do if you test positive for COVID-19
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31 August 2022
The Health Services Directorate would like to remind the public of the following, should they test positive for COVID-19. If you have tested positive for COVID-19 you should: isolate at home for five days Avoid contact with others Get plenty of rest and drink lots of fluids If needed, take paracetamol as per instructions If […]
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Constitution Hill Road Closure
31 August 2022
The Highways Authority has given approval for Constitution Hill Road to be closed between 9.30am and 12.30pm on: Tuesday, 6 September 2022 Wednesday, 7 September 2022 Tuesday, 13 September 2022 Wednesday, 14 September 2022 Tuesday, 20 September 2022 Wednesday, 21 September 2022. These closures are to enable the Roads Section to continue with planned maintenance […]
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Flu Vaccination Clinic, Friday, 2, September 2022
31 August 2022
The Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that there will be a Flu Vaccination Clinic at the Jamestown, Community Centre on Friday, 2, September 2022 between 9 am and 12 noon. The clinic is open to all persons aged 18+ years who would like to receive a flu vaccination.
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Feral Pigeon Monitoring (And Culling) At Horse Point Landfill Site
30 August 2022
The public is advised that feral pigeons may be culled within Horse Point Landfill Site (HPLS) from Monday, 5, to Friday, 9 September 2022 – AM only and will usually end by 9.30am. Bi-annually feral pigeon numbers are monitored at HPLS and reported on by the Environmental Management Division as part of their commitment to […]
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Information for visitors to the General Hospital
30 August 2022
The Health Services Directorate would like to remind members of the public of the following: Visiting hours at the General Hospital has been reduced to the following times: 2pm to 5pm and 6.30pm to 8pm each day. Visitors will be restricted to only two visitors each day. Different visitors will be permitted on subsequent days. […]
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Changes to the rates of Income Related Benefits and Basic Island Pension
26 August 2022
Executive Council recently agreed an increase in the rates of Income Related Benefits (IRB) and Basic Island Pension (BIP) as part of the package of measures under the Cost of Living Policy that aims to mitigate, where possible, the impacts of increased cost of living on the Island. The rate of increase is based on […]
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COVID-19 Statistics for St Helena
26 August 2022
The St Helena Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that 6 (six) positive cases of COVID-19 were identified within the community during the period Saturday, 20, to Thursday, 25, August 2022. A total of eleven (11) positive cases have been identified since the lifting of quarantine on Monday, 8, August 2022. The […]
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COVID-19 Helpline, Operation Hours
25 August 2022
The Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that commencing from today, Thursday 25 August 2022, the COVID-19 Helpline will operate during the following times: Mondays to Fridays between 8am and 6pm Saturdays and Sundays between 8am and 4pm Persons who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 can call the Helpline via tel: 25888 […]
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Jacob’s Ladder rehabilitation site works to commence
24 August 2022
St Helena Government has recently entered into a contract with Ambledale Workshop Ltd for the rehabilitation works of Jacob’s Ladder, including the steps, metal structure, inclined plane, and adjoining walls. The public is advised that rehabilitation site works will commence from Tuesday, 30 August 2022. Therefore, Jacob’s Ladder will be closed to all members of […]
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Immigration Section Closure
24 August 2022
The public is advised that the Immigration Section of the Safety, Security & Home Affairs Portfolio will close for business between 2pm and 4pm on Friday, 26 August 2022. This closure is to allow staff to participate in training. Normal business will resume on Tuesday, 30 August 2022. The public is thanked for their support […]
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