Updated November 18, 2020
1. In general
Considerable changes have been made to our procedures to reduce the risk of infection, but we believe that almost all general health services can be provided. It requires that everyone who comes to the institution, as patients, visitors or employees, does everything with care.
Do not come to the institute if you are
- in isolation or quarantine
- waiting for the results of the sampling
- with flu-like symptoms (see below), or
- was abroad less than 14 days ago (however, see below about border screening)
2. Visits to patients in emergency departments and residents in nursing homes
Considerable restrictions apply to visits to the emergency department and nursing homes in Ísafjörður, Bolungarvík, Patreksfjörður and Þingeyri. They change quickly and are then presented directly to relatives. The general rule is that relatives can take turns for a week at a time and come one at a time, once a day. It is recommended that people do not visit if they have been in areas where infections have recently been detected.
3. Travel regulations for patients and residents in nursing homes
- Emergency Department: It is not desirable for patients to leave the institution during admission.
- The nursing homes:Residents of nursing homes are allowed to go out, but it is not desirable for them to socialize outside the home or be among many people.
4. Border screening
The second border screening tests take place at Ísafjörður and Patreksfjörður. The health centers provide more information.
5. General screening
Don't be shy about getting screened if you feel the slightest of symptoms. It's free. We continue to take samples at Ísafjörður and Patreksfjörður. If you have any of the following symptoms, come in for a sample as soon as possible: cold, sore throat, cough, fever, bone pain, decreased taste/sense of smell, come in for a sample. Arrival must be announced by calling the reception desk, and then you will receive more detailed information about the time, place and arrangement.
6. Other changes
You need to book an appointment for blood tests at the research department in Ísafjörður. Call 860-0655 during business hours to make an appointment.
Phone number and further information
The online chat on the right is open during business hours.
General number: 450 4500
Berg in Bolungarvík: 450-4595
Eyri á Ísafjörður: 450-4568 (Tangi: 450-4531, Dokka; 450-4532, Krókur; 450-4533)
Tjörn á Þingeyri: 456-8141
Ísafjörður Emergency Department: 450-4565
Patreksfjörður Hospital and Nursing Department: 450-2023
Author: GÓ