Introduces the home quarantine after traveling from the mainland
The Longyearbyen local government has decided that everyone who arrives in Longyearbyen after traveling from the mainland will be placed at home for 14 days after arrival. The decision is valid from 18 March 2020 at. And retroactively until March 13, 2020 at. 06:00. The decision is valid until March 27, 2020 at. 18:00. Questions about the decision on home quarantine should be directed to the Longyearbyen local government.
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- This is a very far-reaching measure for those covered, both for individuals and the business community. However, the intention to prevent and limit the infection of Covid-19 to Svalbard and protect vulnerable groups must weigh more heavily during this period in order to be able to return to normal operation more quickly, says local council leader Arild Olsen in Longyearbyen local council.
The decision to introduce the home quarantine was made by the Longyearbyen Local Government Administration Committee Tuesday. This has been done on the basis of regulations on health legislation for Svalbard, and in consultation with the infection control doctor at Longyearbyen hospital.
See press release from Longyearbyen local council to the right.