Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators



April 28, 2020: COVID-19 Regional Update: AECO Operational AreaCountry/RegionSvalbardGreenlandIcelandArctic CanadaPopulation2900(Longyearbyen, Ny-?lesund)56,000366,00084,000 (Nunavut, NWT)Confirmed casesSource: cases in Norway, number was 7527 on the 27th of April. *Norway does not provide the number of recovered persons via Johns Hopkins)1111 recovered9049 cases in Denmark, number was 8896 on the 27th. 6151 recovered)1792, same as on the 27th1624 recovered5 in NWT0 in Nunavut(49,616 cases in Canada, number was 47,147 cases on the 27th. 18,268 recovered) Recent updates governments & nat’l authoritiesNo major developments since the last update.…No major developments since the last update.…No major developments since the last update.…No major developments since the last update.…Travel advice /Information from authoritiesHome quarantine of 14 days extended until May 1st. May be extended as well after this date. LinkUpdates from the Norwegian Maritime Authority on the coronavirus and its effects on the shipping industry: The Norwegian Institute of Public Health is advising against travel that is not strictly necessary. Travelers should assess their need to travel against the current situation at the destination. This especially applies to the elderly and people with underlying medical conditions.The risk of infection depends on the destination and the duration and type of travel. The WHO has an overview of reported cases from different countries to give an indication of how the situation is at the destination. LinkCurrently not in Norway: Questions and answers for citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA.The Coronavirus and Seagoing Traffic Domestic traveling is discouraged, except for upholding businesses and for people in with important society functions.No more than 10 people at a time are allowed to gather indoor and outdoor (in Nuuk only) until further notice. Elsewhere in Greenland a 100 people max. can congregate. Orders and advice related to travel, domestic and international: (Danish)As of March 20, 2020, foreign nationals – except EU/EEA, EFTA or UK nationals – are not allowed to enter Iceland. This advice is valid until May 15, 2020. of April 24, all foreign visitors to Iceland must be quarantined for 14 days.All vessels arriving in Iceland must provide the Coast Guard with a special health certificate for COVID-19 before being authorized to enter the port. guidance document for frontline service staff has been issued by the Icelandic Directorate of Health Director of health in Iceland guidelines and strategy plans for foreign vessels in Iceland if there is a risk of COVID-19 on board. Here is a link of the Icelandic guidelines and response to COVID-19 for foreign vesselsNon-medical masks or face coverings while travelling (Link, scroll down to middle part of page).COVID-19 GN Update - April 22, 2020. Link.An official global travel advisory is in effect: Avoid non-essential travel outside Canada until further notice. Avoid all travel on cruise ships until further notice.: COVID-19 safety requirements for commercial passenger vessels and ferries. Link here.Given the limited public health capacity in Canada’s Northern communities, the cruise ship season for vessels with Canadian Arctic stops will be deferred for the entire season this year. This would apply to cruise ships of all sizes.’Source: Canadian Government and here’s the press release in its entire lengthLinks to official Health Authority Websites on the CoronavirusNorwegian Institute for Public Health: Governor of Svalbard: Foreign Ministry: about COVID-19 in English. The official Greenlandic police website on corona-related news (Danish): The official Icelandic information site on the corona situation in Iceland: Public Health Agency of Canada: information on preventive measures, go to:? information on travel and related advisories see link herePublic Financial Relief and Support Compensation scheme presented for culture, voluntary sector and sport measures in Norway in response to COVID-19 - News story | Date: 06/04/2020. Link here.The Greenland Parliament has disseminated more information on a relief package for Greenland businesses: (Danish) Icelandic economic Action Plan include among other:-extended deadlines for taxes-317574041000-temporary relief for tourism industry (incl. temporarily reducing industry specific tax payments. See full list hereGovernment of Iceland announces increased support for companies and extension of part-time unemployment benefits Link.Help line for Canadian companies: Regarding concerns for loss of wages for your employees: The Government of Canada’s information line for EI Claims related to COVID-19 at 1-833-381-2725.Support for businesses Add’tl links, AECO operational area and global-1333513589000-14605275653500-17780182435500-8255314579000-17780229235000-1460547815500-825593281500RUSSIA, THE MOSCOW TIMES: Russia's Coronavirus Cases Surpass 90K in Latest One-Day Record Surge ICELAND, THE REYKJAVIK GRAPEWINE: COVID-19 In Iceland: Positive Trends Continue, Gender Imbalance Revealed ICELAND, RUV.IS: COVID-19: changing travel, closing clinic, no new cases GREENLAND, SERMITSIAQ: Air Greenland discontinues specific air routes to adapt to Corona crisis (Danish)ARCTIC CANADA, CBC NORTH: Gatherings of more than 5 people prohibited in Nunavut-1143047879000-11430133096000 ARCTIC, EYE ON THE ARCTIC: COVID-19 roundup: 2 new cases in Nunavik; schools re-open in Norway GLOBAL, THE GUARDIAN: Greece preparing new tourism rules with EU in wake of coronavirus GLOBAL, BBC: Coronavirus: Argentina bans commercial flight sales until 1 September 127023685500GLOBAL, IATA: IATA Calls for Global Mutual Recognition by Civil Aviation Authorities Arctic summer season 2020 prospectsNo updates / no official decisions. Currently a 14-day home quarantine for domestic as well as international arrivals is in effect. The Governor’s decision (reg. the 14 days) is valid at least until May 1st and can be extended. No updates / no official decisions.Currently a 14-day home quarantine for international arrivals is in effect (however, currently not possible to fly to Greenland). Air Greenland has ceased commercial passenger flights to and from Greenland temporarily until June 1st, 2020 following a Govn’t order. The suspension can be prolonged. No updates / no official decisions.From Friday April 24th, international arrivals to Iceland must be quarantined for 14 days from their day of arrival and temporary internal Schengen border controls will be introduced on the same day. Barring any changes in the medical and scientific advice, these rules will remain in place until at least May 15th.Season 2020 deferred, Canadian Government source.Also refer to Transport Canada measures for commercial passenger vessels capable of carrying more than 12 pax, link here. ................
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