COVID-19 Information Centre

“At FCM, we are here to be your constant. In the current climate of COVID-19, we want to reassure our customers that the same exceptional level of service will apply, no matter the challenge, when you work with us.” 

Bonnie Smith, General Manager, South Africa

 

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COVID-19 Corona Virus South African Resource Portal

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  • The South African Government has instituted a travel ban in a bid to stop the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus).
  • There have been a total of 882,068 cases worldwide with 44,136 deaths as of 15h27 on Wednesday (1 April).
  • In light of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement on Monday 23rd March 2020 imposing a 21 day national lockdown on all South Africans effective from midnight on the 26th March 2020. (last updated 25 March)
  • South African Airways (SAA) has announced that it will immediately suspend all regional flights until 31 May 2020, in addition to all international flights suspended last week, in response to a government travel ban aimed at stopping the transmission of the COVID-19 (coronavirus). (last updated 23 March)
  • France and Switzerland have been added to South Africa’s travel ban list, issued by the Department of International Relations & Co-operation on Tuesday (March 18). (last updated 20 March)
  • Effective 19 March 2020, Mauritius will close its borders to all foreign nationals. Three people in the country have tested positive for COVID-19. All passengers, including transits, will not be permitted to enter the country for a period of 14 days. The travel ban for foreign nationals has now been extended to 30 April 2020. (last updated 20 March)
  • Australia has taken the decision to close their borders to all foreign travellers as of  21:00pm AEDT on 20 March 2020 (13:00pm RSA time). The travel ban comes into effect for non-citizens and non-residents. (last updated 19 March)
  • Travel bans effective 18 March 2020 from high-risk countries such as Italy, Iran, South Korea, Spain, Germany, United States, UK and China. (last updated 16 March)
  • South Africans are to refrain from travel to/through high-risk countries effective immediately such as the European Union, China, Iran, South Korea, UK and USA.
  • Travellers from medium-risk source markets such as Portugal, Singapore and Hong Kong, need to present themselves for testing.
  • Anyone who has travelled to these countries from mid-February, need to present themselves for testing.
  • Self-isolation for South Africans who have come from high-risk destinations.

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COVID-19 DASHBOARD NOW AVAILABLE

In response to client needs during the current pandemic, FCM has developed a COVID-19 Dashboard which can be deployed to customers via Secure, our travel risk management solution.

The COVID-19 Dashboard is designed to aid all customers by providing accurate and reliable information about the spread of the virus as well as timely departure and arrival reports to assist travel managers locate and communicate with their travellers.

The Dashboard has several components

  • Risk Map outlining the location of confirmed cases worldwide
  • Secure Flash Alert tab provides most up-to-date Critical Alerts issued by WorldAware along with a list of potentially affected travellers
  • Secure's COVID-19 Dashboard is also powered by WorldAware's security and health risk ratings assisting customers to proactively assess the destinations most frequented by their travellers.
     

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The 20 land borders which were partially operational will now be fully operational and the 33 land borders which were closed will remain closed. There are still many entry restrictions and border closures that remain in effect globally. Any returning South African citizens and residents will be subject to entry regulations and protocols and may be required to enter quarantine.
South Africans are permitted to travel freely internationally as mentioned during the ministerial brief on 30 September, however will be required to check the entry requirements of the country they wish to travel to. With the emergence of the Covid-19 variant, some countries have decided to restrict entry from South Africa for a period of time.
Those living in hotspot districts are encouraged to minimise their travel within the district to essential travel only. Travel to hotspot districts should be avoided if possible. South Africans are permitted to travel freely internationally as mentioned during the ministerial brief on 30 September, however will be required to check the entry requirements of the country they wish to travel to.
Travellers from the African continent will be permitted entry for business and leisure purposes, however will need to comply with the necessary entry requirements. South Africans are permitted to travel freely as mentioned during the ministerial brief on 30 September, however will be required to check the entry requirements of the country they wish to travel to.