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Walking & Hiking Shopping in the Falklands Stay Hotels, Lodges and Guest Houses Self-Catering Hotels, Lodges and Guest Houses You are here > Home > Avian Influenza This page is to keep the public informed of Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) in the Falkland Islands. This includes what to look out for, who to contact and the latest Press releases. HPAI (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza) commonly known as Bird Flu is a disease which has caused hundreds of thousands of wildlife deaths, especially in seabirds and marine mammals such as Sea Lions. Who to contact? Please report all suspected cases to the Veterinary Service Phone: 27366 or 55366 (This is for out of office hours) Email: tross@naturalresources.gov.fk WEBSITE LINK: https://falklands.gov.fk/agriculture/avian-influenza Do you need support? Has Avian Influenza affected your business? FITB & FIG are working together to help those who need it. Compensation is only available for losses incurred as a result of restricted access to a location due to a protection zone, or similar restriction, implemented by the Falkland Islands Government. You can find the terms and conditions as well as the application form on our trade page . Press Statements Click here to follow along with all the latest press statements from the Falkland Islands Government. Check – Always check boots, equipment, and clothing before arriving and leaving locations Clean – Remove soils, seed, insects & dirt Dip – Disinfect boots before you arrive and when you leave locations. Virkon is ideal and is now located in most key areas Dry – Do not rinse your shoes, instead allow the Virkon to dry Check again – Being away is the best way to keep the wildlife safe and protect it! Plan your adventure Accommodation Search Things to Do Search Things to Do Search Accommodation Search Things to Do Search Tour & Tour Guides Browse our shop Browse our shop Ratings & Reviews Digital Image Library Useful Downloads Falklands and COVID-19 Accessibility Statement © Copyright 2026 Falkland Islands Tourist Board. All Rights Reserved