Evacuating in Nybyen until Monday morning
Based on assessments from Skred AS and the weather forecasts, the Governor has decided to evacuate the buildings on the upper side of the road in Nybyen until Monday morning. The evacuation must be completed by 19.00 on Saturday. At the same time, a ban on residence and traffic will be introduced on the upper side of all buildings from the south side of Spisshusene to the south end of the buildings in Nybyen. See map. Road 100 on the east side of Longyeardalen will be closed from Longyearbyen school / the old hospital to the intersection in Nybyen.
Published 4/2/2021
Violated the covid regulation - was returned to the mainland
A Norwegian citizen who flew to Longyearbyen on Friday was sent back to the mainland the same day. He had not completed the entry quarantine at Gardermoen after he arrived from London on Thursday. - This is a violation of the covid regulations, says assistant governor Sølvi Elvedahl.
Published 3/31/2021
Avalanche in Nybyen
At 14.30 on Wednesday, there was an avalanche from Gruvefjellet towards Nybyen. The avalanche did not reach the buildings. No one was taken by the avalanche. Based on assessments from Skred AS, no evacuation or ban on residence and traffic will be implemented in the area.
Published 3/30/2021
Lifts the evacuation in Nybyen
Based on advice from Skred AS, the Governor will lift the evacuation and residence and traffic ban ban in Nybyen and the residence and traffic ban in Lia from 11.00 on Tuesday March 30.
Published 3/29/2021
Maintains the evacuation in Nybyen until Tuesday
Based on assessments from Skred AS and the weather forecasts, the Governor has decided to maintain the evacuation and traffic ban in Nybyen and the residence and traffic ban on the upper side of the buildings in Lia. The evacuation and the ban on residence and traffic apply until Tuesday.
Published 3/27/2021
Maintains the evacuation in Nybyen until Monday
Based on assessments from Skred AS and the weather forecasts, the Governor has decided to maintain the evacuation and traffic ban in Nybyen and the residence and traffic ban on the upper side of the buildings in Lia. The evacuation and the ban on residence and traffic apply until Monday. Then a new assessment will be made.
Published 3/26/2021
Mass vaccination in Longyearbyen after Easter
After Easter, Longyearbyen Hospital begins with mass vaccination of Longyearbyen's residents over the age of 45 and those aged 18-75 with underlying diseases (see list below).
Published 3/26/2021
Evacuates in Nybyen
Based on professional assessments from Skred AS and the weather forecasts, the Governor has decided to evacuate the buildings on the upper side of the road in Nybyen (see map). A residence and traffic ban will be introduced in the area. The evacuation must be completed by 08.00 on Saturday morning. The governor also introduces a ban on traffic and entry in an area on the upper side of the buildings in Lia. See maps on the link to the right.
Published 2/24/2021
Snowmobile driving in the area with ban on snowmobile traffic
The Governor reminds that only permanent residents on Svalbard are allowed to drive snowmobiles in the area with ban on snowmobile traffic until March 1, marked with green on map A.
Published 2/3/2021
Quick test is approved when traveling to Svalbard
The Governor of Svalbard and Longyearbyen local council have received information from national health authorities that the quick test for SARS-CoV-2 is approved as a covid-test for travellers to Svalbard.