COVID-19 UPDATES 2020

On 26 March 2020 the President of Vanuatu signed a declaration for a State of Emergency (SOE) over the whole of Vanuatu for a two-week period, for the purposes of strengthening prevention and containment measures in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Non-health information related to the SOE is available on the website of the National Disaster Management Office.

As of 01 April 2020, there have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Vanuatu. The situation can change rapidly. This Ministry of Health website includes the latest health information and updates:

Know & Do
Questions and Answers Updated
State of Emergency
Situation Reports Updated
Press Releases Updated
Awareness Material Updated
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Other Sources

More Information If you cannot find the information you need on this website, please:
Visit MOH Zero-data Landing Page
Visit MOH Health Promotions Facebook Page
Visit the NDMO Website
Visit WHO COVID-19 Outbreak Webpage
Email COVID-19 Health Emergency Operations Centre: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Call COVID-19 Information Hotline: 119

3 April 2020 10:20AM
PACIFIC LABOUR MOBILITY

An Australian Government initiative that connects workers with rural and regional Australian businesses and supports the economic prosperity of nine Pacific islands and Timor-Leste.

Coronavirus: Health and travel advice

Coronavirus, or COVID-19, is a respiratory illness caused by a new virus. To protect yourself against infection, you should wash your hands regularly, cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing, and avoid close contact with others.

People who have coronavirus may have a fever, cough, sore throat, fatigue or shortness of breath. If you think you have the virus, first call your doctor or a medical clinic.

For the latest government health advice, please visit the Department of Health coronavirus web page, or for the latest travel advice, visit the Smartraveller website.

WANT TO FIND OUT MORE?

For more information, advice and resources about COVID-19 for Pacific labour mobility employers and workers, please visit our Pacific labour mobility coronavirus page.

Visit Pacific Labour Mobility Facebook Page at Pacific labour mobility

3 April 2020, 10:20AM
Australian High Commission, Vanuatu

The tropical low pressure system in the Coral Sea has formed into a tropical cyclone.

Tropical Cyclone Harold is currently a category one moving east-southeast. Tropical Cyclone Harold is expected to intensify as it approaches Vanuatu this weekend.

We urge Australians in Vanuatu to closely follow the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Facebook page and website (https://www.vmgd.gov.vu) for updates.

If you require consular assistance, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call us on +678 22777.

3 April 2020, 10:36AM
EMPLOYMENT STABILIZATION PAYMENT COVID –19

How is the ESP calculated?
Each employer must pay VT 30,000 for each eligible worker. In addition, bosses will also receive another 12% of payment for incentives as well as VNPF contributions. The 12 % is calculated from the VT 30,000 paid; meaning that for each employee, an additional VT 3,600 will be paid to the employer. The 12% is separate from the employee payment and should cover the following;

- 4% to cover the employer’s VNPF contribution of VT 1,200,
- 4% funding worker contribution to VNPF (VT 1,200)
- 4% and VT 1,200 is retained by the boss to fund additional costs of employment and other costs such as employee facilities, power, transport etc.

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19 May 2020, 12.03PM
Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The Government is busy working on the implementation of the economic and financial stimulus package now. The aim is to make this available quickly and for it to be as simple and automated as is possible. VCCI is working to support this task on matters for businesses and employees and will be communicating on how this will be implemented in the coming days. We ask you to please be patient. Meanwhile we suggest you keep your records up to date and keep receipts for payments, payroll and VNPF etc.

3 April 2020, 3:27PM
Air Vanuatu

Air Vanuatu has announced the suspension of all domestic passenger services effective from 30th March until further notice. Domestic schedules will be reviewed following the current 14 day State of Emergency.

Australians requiring urgent consular assistance should contact the Australian High Commission on +67822777 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Air Vanuatu

23Apr

To All Employers and Business Houses

CANCELLATION OF WORK PERMIT TAX AND CHARGES

21Apr

TO ALL SEASONAL WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES

TO ALL SEASONAL WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES

Tomorrow night PLF continues with the Pacific Labour Mobility ‘live series’. This is a series of fortnightly Facebook Live events developed for labour mobility workers and Pacific diaspora in Australia. 😊

Join us on Facebook at 6pm, Wednesday 22nd April for an online bible study with Pita Foliaki, Vanuatu Liaison Officer for MADEC.

All you need to do is head to our Pacific labour mobility Facebook page where you will see the video at the top of the page, then simply click to join. Read on to learn more about Pita:

Pita Foliaki is the Vanuatu Liaison Officer for MADEC and migrated to Mildura from Vanuatu 15 years ago when his father came to work on a farm in the region. His father is Tongan, and his Mother is ni-Vanuatu. As a member of the SDA church in Mildura he has been able to actively support Pacific islanders in the region. He continues this support in his role as Vanuatu Liaison Officer for labour hire company MADEC, providing pastoral care and advice for Pacific workers.

If you would like to share this event with your networks you can find it here. Please note the time conversions below.

Time conversions
6 pm QLD, NSW, Vic, Tas, ACT
5:30 pm SA, NT
4 pm WA

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