The Ascension Island Government and Georgetown Hospital would like to update the public on the current situation. The risk to the wider community remains low, and there is no evidence of transmission on Ascension. In accordance with World Health Organisation (WHO) guidance, two groups have been identified:
High Risk Group
Medical staff who had close and prolonged contact with the patient are being medically evacuated as a precautionary measure. South African and Zimbabwean staff were evacuated this morning. We are planning to evacuate the remaining British and BOT citizen staff to the UK later this week.
Low Risk Group
Those who had minimal or brief exposure to the patient are not isolating, in line with UKHSA and WHO guidance. A monitoring plan is in place for this group. They do not pose a risk to the wider community.
Town Hall Meeting Tonight
A virtual Town Hall meeting will be held this evening, Monday 11 May 2026, at 19:00. The Administrator, Georgetown Hospital, and UKHSA will brief the community and take questions on the current situation. The meeting is open to anyone on Ascension Island. The Teams link to join will be provided via Employing Organisations.
Georgetown Hospital Services
Additional medical staff have arrived on island to ensure continuity of services. Chronic medication services are prepared for all who require them. Normal medical services will resume normal once all staff evacuations have completed.
Individuals seeking medical assistance are asked to contact Georgetown Hospital by telephone on 66252.
If you have any related questions, please email stephanie.sherrin@ascension.gov.ac.
Office of the Administrator
11 May 2026