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June 23, 2020: COVID-19 Regional Update: AECO Operational AreaCountry/RegionSvalbardGreenlandIcelandArctic CanadaPopulation2400(Longyearbyen, Ny-?lesund)56,000366,00084,000 (Nunavut, NWT)Confirmed casesSource: cases in Norway, number was 8708 on the 19th of June. 8138 recovered13 13 recovered12,727 cases in Denmark, number was 12,544 on the 19th. 11.547 recovered1823, number was 1816 on the 19th (last update)1805 recovered5 in NWT0 in Nunavut103,418 cases in Canada, number was 101,879 cases on the 19th 65,721 recoveredRecent updates governments & nat’l authoritiesNo major developments since the last update::: No major developments in Greenland since the last update::: No major developments since the last update:::-4572039370COVID-19 GN Update - June 22, 2020. Link. Travel advice /Information from authoritiesCoastal cruises - infection prevention plans are mandatory (Gov. of Svalbard, link).Norway opens for leisure travel from Nordic countries incl. expedition cruises in Svalbard with vessels size maximum 500 passenger. For the time being vessels will need to limit the number of passengers onboard to 50% of their capacity Link (Govt. of Norway). Link Opening for coastal cruise in Svalbard. Link (Norwegian, Gov. of Svalbard). Reopening of border between Norway and Denmark from 15 June (Norw. Govt., English).Plans for infection prevention operations.New guidance on holiday and leisure travel. Link.The Governor of Svalbard repeals the quarantine order for permanent residents today. Link. Tourism in Svalbard from the 1st of June. Link. Also see this link from Visit Svalbard.Updates from the Norwegian Maritime Authority on the coronavirus Currently not in Norway: Questions and answers for citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA.The Coronavirus and Seagoing Traffic Information about the re-opening of Greenland, phase 1. Link (Danish).Files shared by Visit Greenland during webinar of June 9th, including 3 scenarios of a phased reopening for tourism. Link.Quarantine and testing rules upon entry valid from June 2nd. Link (Danish).Reopening of Greenland phase 1 to commence on June 15 Opening strategy of the Government of Greenland. Link (Danish).Travel to Greenland (English). Updated June 5th. Link.COVID-19 status in Greenland according to Visit Greenland. Link.Denmark to further re-open borders and ease travel advice. Effective 27 June.LinkEasing of restrictions on gatherings on 15 June. LinkTravellers to be tested at border - Science to guide path to the easing of travel restrictions, (Govt. of Iceland, link).Information for travellers arriving in Iceland from 15 June 2020. Link.Report of the working group on COVID-19 testing for international arrivals. Link.Easing of restrictions on gatherings.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. 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 vesselsICELAND and COVID-19 according to Promote Iceland. Link. Temperature screening for air travel, backgrounder. Link.Nunavut’s Path: Moving forward during COVID-19 Link.New measures for pleasure craft in northern communities. Link (May 14).Non-medical masks or face coverings while travelling (Link, scroll down to middle part of page).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 HealthThe Governor of SvalbardNorwegian Foreign MinistryInfo about COVID-19 in Danish: The official Icelandic information site on the corona situation in Iceland: Public Health Agency of Canada, link.For information on preventive measures, link.For information on travel and related advisories see link herePublic Financial Relief and Support Compensation scheme presented for culture, voluntary sector and sport Greenland Parliament has disseminated more information on a relief package for Greenland businesses:Link (Danish)Icelandic economic Action Plan include among other:-extended deadlines for taxes-temporary relief for tourism industry. See full list hereMinister Fortier highlights government support for business, community and cultural groups 04635500Add’tl links, AECO operational area and globalRUSSIA, THE MOSCOW TIMES: Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | June 23 , VISIR.IS: Not all passengers need to be tested (Icelandic)ICELAND, RUV.IS: Iceland sees fewest tourists since 1961 , KNR: Danish PM: You have found your own answers to the Corona Crisis in Greenland: (Danish)CANADA NW TERRITORY, EYE ON THE ARCTIC: MARITIME EXECUTIVE: Smaller cruise lines begin to succumb INDUSTRY NEWS: Carnival cancels cruises through September GUARDIAN: Stranded at sea summer season 2020 prospectsLatest update from Visit Svalbard (June 12).Norway opens for leisure travel from Nordic countries incl. expedition cruises in Svalbard with vessels size maximum 500 passenger. For the time being vessels will need to limit the number of passengers onboard to 50% of their capacity Link (Govt. of Norway). Link Requirements for entering Greenland. Link.Phase 1 described by the Government: (Danish)Travellers to be tested at border - Science to guide path to the easing of travel rmation for travellers arriving in Iceland from 15 June 2020. Link.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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