HANDLING OF CORONAVIRUS IN NY-ÅLESUND Kings Bay A/S follows the situation closely and adheres to the guidelines of the Norwegian Institute of Public Health: General advice to the public. The need for new measures is assessed on an ongoing basis. In the meantime, Ny-Ålesund will operate as normal. Important for travellers to Ny-Ålesund As of 3 December 2021, all travellers to Svalbard need to provide a negative covid test. This applies to both Norwegian and international visitors as well as Svalbard residents. Find more information on the Ny-Ålesund Research Station’s website. As of 19 November 2021, face masks are mandatory on board flights with Lufttransport to and from Ny-Ålesund. General info and measures Covid has increased in Longyearbyen. There will be no immediate consequences for us, but please continue the good habits and routines that have been incorporated to protect us from infection. Good hand hygiene is important. Stay at home if you feel sick or have symptoms, and call the nurse (7274) at daytime or the watchman (call 9) outside normal working hours. We live quite isolated in Ny-Ålesund and the risk of infection occurs when new people arrive in town. It is important that everyone who is travelling to Ny-Ålesund makes an assessment of their own health situation and thinks about the possible consequences of becoming ill and in isolation. Those over the age of 65 and those with additional disease will have a greater risk of a serious course of the disease. If a person is vaccinated, the risk of a serious course of the disease can be significantly reduced. Remember to keep your distance – wash your hands – stay at home when you are sick, and call the watchman (9). Rapid tests will be used more frequently. In case of a positive covid test while in Ny-Ålesund If the covid-19 test is positive the person(s) will be put in isolation and contact tracing will start in close dialogue with the infection control doctor in Longyearbyen. The Kings Bay nurse will observe and follow up the person(s) in isolation, and in cooperation and dialogue with medical personnel in Longyearbyen continuously assess the person(s) medical condition. A possible evacuation to the mainland will not be carried out until you become seriously ill. This can lead to a demanding course of illness in isolation in Ny-Ålesund, with only one nurse available. Kings Bay AS VAT 930 155 500 Address 9173 Ny-Ålesund Phone +47 79 02 72 00 E-Mail booking@kingsbay.no Social media Facebook Instagram Utviklet av Amedia Kreativ © 2021 Privacy policy We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Cookie Settings Accept All