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Last Updated May 7, 2021, 7:55 PM

 

 

 

Take a look at the latest news, press releases, and updates from the Cayman Islands Government on COVID-19 detailed below. For verified announcements, new regulations and policies click here.

 

News & Updates

Friday 7 May Updates: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 407 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Thursday, 6 May 2021. All were negative. So far, 37,470 (58% of the estimated population of 65,000) have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, with 50% having completed the two-dose course.

  • With the PACT Government vaccine event coming up tomorrow Public Health is gearing up to greet many in the community and hopeful to deliver many vaccines. The event scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, 8 May at 10am will be held at the vaccination clinic at the Owen Roberts International Airport.

Wednesday 5 May Updates: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 235 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 4 May 2021. All were negative. So far, 37,062 (57% of the estimated population of 65,000) have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, with 50% having completed the two-dose course. Public Health continues to encourage the community who have not yet been vaccinated to come forward before 9 June 2021 to meet the expiration date of the last scheduled delivery of vaccines. Read more

Friday 30 April Updates: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 215 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Thursday, 29 April 2021. One was positive.  The individual is a traveller who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. So far, 35,774 (55% of the estimated population of 65,000) have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, with 46% having completed the two-dose course. Read more

  • The AstraZeneca vaccine will only be administered on Saturday May 1st and Monday May 3rd at the ORIA Vaccination Clinic. Read more

Thursday 29 April Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 365 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Wednesday, 28 April 2021. All were negative. There are no additional COVID-19 vaccinations to report as the clinic was closed yesterday. Read more

Wednesday 28 April Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 227 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 27 April 2021. One was positive. The individual is a traveller who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. So far, 35,559 (55% of the estimated population of 65,000) have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, with 46% having completed the two-dose course. Read more

Tuesday 27 April Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 348 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Monday, 26 April 2021. All were negative. So far, 35,429 (55% of the estimated population of 65,000) have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, with 46% having completed the two-dose course. Read more

Monday 26 April Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 561 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Friday, 23 April 2021. Seven were positive. The individuals are travellers who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 65,286. So far, 35,307 (54% of the estimated population of 65,000) have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, with 46% having completed the two-dose course. Read more

Wednesday 21 April Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 300 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 20 April 2021. All were negative. So far, 34,786 or 54% of the estimated population of 65,000 have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, with 45% having completed the two-dose course. Read more

Tuesday 20 April Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 206 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Monday, 19 April 2021. All were negative. So far, 34,614 or 53% of the estimated population of 65,000 have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, with 44% having completed the two-dose course. Read more

Friday 16 April Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 519 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Thursday, 15 April 2021. Two were positive. The individuals are travellers who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. So far, 33,808 (52% of the estimated population of 65,000) have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, with 42% having completed the two-dose course. Read more

Thursday 15 April Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 337 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 13 April 2021. All were negative. So far, 33,544 (52% of the estimated population of 65,000) have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, with 42% having completed the two-dose course. Read more

Tuesday 13 April Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 179 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Monday, 12 April 2021. All were negative. So far, 32,969 (51% of the estimated population of 65,000) have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, with 41% having completed the two-dose course. Read more

Monday 12 April Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 658 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Friday, 9 April 2021. Seven were positive. The individuals are travellers who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. So far, 32,293 (50% of the estimated population of 65,000) have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, with 38% having completed the two-dose course. Read more

Friday 9 April Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 373 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Thursday, 8 April 2021. One was positive. The individual is a traveller who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. So far, 31,661 (49% of the estimated population of 65,000) have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, with 38% having completed the two-dose course. Read more

Thursday 8 April Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 315 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Wednesday, 7 April 2021. Two were positive. The individuals are travellers who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. So far, 31,459 (48% of the estimated population of 65,000) have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, with 36% having completed the two-dose course. Read more

  • Effective Monday 12th April 2021, the COVID-19 vaccination clinic at ORIA will be offering dose 1 & dose 2 vaccines to all persons 16 years and over, regardless of surname. Photo ID showing date of birth is still required, however, persons no longer need to provide identification to demonstrate they are an ordinarily and legally resident. Read more

Wednesday 7 April Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 267 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 6 April 2021. One was positive. The individual is a traveller who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. So far, 31,302 (48% of the estimated population of 65,000) have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, with 34% having completed the two-dose course. Read more

Tuesday 6 April Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 1,004 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Thursday, 1 April 2021. Eleven were positive. The individuals are travellers who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. So far, 31,151 (48% of the estimated population of 65,000) have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, with 32% having completed the two-dose course. Read more

  • Public Health is hosting a vaccination drive for persons aged 16-24 at Camana Bay on Friday 9th April. Health Services Authority staff will be providing vaccinations in the Doctors Hospital clinic between 3 and 7pm with the vac-CI-NATION party taking place on Forum Lane. Read more

Thursday 1 April Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 288 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Wednesday, 31 March 2021. One was positive. The individual is a traveller who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. So far, 30,607 (47% of the estimated population) have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, with 31% having completed the two-dose course. Read more

Wednesday 31 March Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 320 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 30 March 2021. All were negative. The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 49,561. So far, 30,476 (47% of the estimated population) have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, with 29% having completed the two-dose course. Read more

Monday 29 March Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 808 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Friday, 26 March 2021. Twelve were positive. The individuals are travellers who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 47,602. So far, 29,644 (46% of the estimated population) have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, with 28% having completed the two-dose course. Read more

Friday 26 March Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 484 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Thursday, 25 March 2021. Four were positive. The individuals are travellers who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. So far, 28,861 (44% of the estimated population) have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, with 26% having completed the two-dose course. Today’s vaccination results include 606 additional injections which have been provided over the last few weeks in the Sister Islands which have not previously been reported. Read more

Thursday 25 March Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 388 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Wednesday, 24 March 2021. One was positive. The individual is a traveller who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 44,061. So far, 28,605 (44% of the estimated population) have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, with 24% having completed the two-dose course. Read more

Wednesday 24 March Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 295 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 23 March 2021. All were negative. The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 43,023. So far, 28,248 (43% of the estimated population) have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, with 23% having completed the two-dose course. Read more

Tuesday 23 March Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 353 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Monday, 22 March 2021. All were negative. The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 42,115. So far, 27,945 (43% of the estimated population) have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, with 22% having completed the two-dose course. Read more

Monday 22 March Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 647 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Friday, 19 March 2021. Seven were positive. The individuals are travellers who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 41,155. So far, 27,611 (42.5% of the estimated population) have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, while 13,544 have completed the two-dose course. Read more

Friday 19 March Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 469 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Thursday, 18 March 2021. All were negative. The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 39,145. So far, 26,321 (41% of the estimated population) have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, while 12,824 have completed the two-dose course. Read more

Thursday 18 March Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 256 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Wednesday, 17 March 2021. One was positive. The individual is a traveller who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 38,304. So far, 25,957 (39.9% of the estimated population) have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, while 12,347 have completed the two-dose course. Read more

Wednesday 17 March Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 312 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 16 March 2021. All were negative. The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 37,124.
So far, 24,997 (38.5% of the estimated population) have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, while 12,127 have completed the two-dose course. Read more

Tuesday 16 March Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 436 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Monday, 15 March 2021. All were negative. The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 35,984. So far, 24,366 (37.4% of the estimated population) have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, while 11,648 have completed the two-dose course. Read more

  • PSA - COVID Vaccination Clinic Reminders: The Public Health Department reminds the public to follow the published vaccination schedule and come prepared with appropriate identification and documentation showing proof of being an ordinarily and legally resident in the Cayman Islands. Do not laminate your vaccination card. Do not bring children to the clinic when possible. Facemasks are required. For all vaccination clinic requirements and reminders, click here

Monday 15 March Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 711 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Friday, 12 March 2021. Six were positive. The individuals are travellers who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 35,039. So far, 23,866 (36.7% of the estimated population) have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, while 11,153 have completed the two-dose course. Read more

Friday 12 March Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 624 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Thursday, 11 March 2021. Five were positive. The individuals are travellers who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 31,980. So far, 21,864 (33.6% of the estimated population) have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, while 10,116 have completed the two-dose course. Read more

  • The emergency field hospital established at the Family Life Centre to support the local COVID-19 preparedness strategy was fully demobilized on Sunday, 28 February 2021. All assets of the 60-bed facility have been appropriately placed into storage by Hazard Management Cayman Islands (HMCI)  should the need arise for the hospital to be remobilised or reallocated for other national and potentially regional disaster situations. Read more

Thursday 11 March Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 301 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Wednesday, 10 March 2021. Three were positive. The individuals are travellers who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 31,152. So far, 21,262 (32.7% of the estimated population) have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, while 9,890 have completed the two-dose course. Read more

Wednesday 10 March Press Briefing Update: At the COVID-19 press conference today, Wednesday, 10 March 2020, Cayman Islands’ leaders announced upcoming changes to the mandatory quarantine process. The reduction of the quarantine period to 10 days effective 22 March follows the news that 91 percent of persons over 60 have received the COVID-19 vaccination. Noting that 38,000 doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines have already been delivered to the Cayman Islands, Governor Martyn Roper added that an additional 63K doses were expected to arrive on three BA flights, on 11 and 25 March as well as 7 April. There were also updates from the Health, Environment, Culture and Housing Minister regarding stipends and from the Finance Minister on the impact of COVID-19 on government accounts. Read more

  • The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 172 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 9 March 2021. All were negative. The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 29,893. So far, 20,049 (30.8% of the estimated population) have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, while 9,844 have completed the two-dose course. Read more 
  • Effective March 22, the required quarantine period will be reduced from 14 to ten days for those who have completed a valid vaccination programme at least two weeks before travelling to the Cayman Islands, provided that everyone in their quarantine group has also been vaccinated. Read more
  • Vaccine Arrival Schedule Announced: So far, the UK has sent Cayman 38,000 vaccine doses. Tomorrow approximately 20,000 additional doses will arrive on the BA flight from London. We have a further 20,000 doses arriving on the 25 March BA flight. The final delivery of approximately 23,000 doses is expected on the BA flight on 7 April. These vaccines continue to be supplied free of charge. So, after the final delivery on 7 April, we will have received over 100,000 doses which is enough to vaccinate the entire adult population of 50,000 people in Cayman. Read more
  • Stipend to Musicians Renewed: The Health, Environment, Culture and Housing Minister a further round of stipends to Musicians who continue to be affected by the continued downturn in the tourism/hospitality industry. This additional one-time stipend of CI$1,000 will be paid by April 2nd. Persons who applied previously and received the stipend do not need to re-apply. Read more

Tuesday 9 March Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 239 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Monday, 8 March 2021. None were positive. The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 27,959. So far, 28,997 (30.1% of the estimated population of 65,000) have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, while 9,447 have completed the two-dose course. Read more

Monday 8 March Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 394 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Friday, 5 March 2021. Nine were positive. The individuals are travellers who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered.The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 27,959. So far, 18,947 (29.1% of the estimated population) have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, while 9,012 have completed the two-dose course. Read more

  • Cayman Brac will be administering the COVID-19 vaccine to Stage 3, all ordinary and legal residents over 16 years of age, starting Tuesday 9th March until Friday 12th March 2021. The vaccine clinic will operate at the Aston Rutty Centre Medical Wing Flu Clinic from 9am – 1pm. Read more

Friday 5 March Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 331 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Thursday, 4 March 2021. Three were positive. The individuals are travellers who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. So far, 17,702 (27.2% of the estimated population) have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, while 8,878 have completed the two-dose course. Read more

Thursday 4 March Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 283 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Wednesday, 3 March 2021. All were negative. The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 25,408. So far, 16,603 (25.5% of the estimated population) have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, while 8,805 have completed the two-dose course. Read more

  • The Public Health Department announces the COVID-19 vaccine will now be available to all persons over the age of 16 starting Friday 5th March 2021. Persons will be vaccination in alphabetical order, starting with Surname A. The latest published COVID-19 vaccination schedule is available here. 

Wednesday 3 March Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 157 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 2 March 2021. One was positive. The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 24,715. So far, 16,022 have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, while 8,693 have completed the two-dose course. Read more

Tuesday 2 March Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 209 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Monday, 1 March 2021. All were negative. The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 24,008. So far, 15,386 (23.7% of the estimated population) have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, while 8,622 (13.3% of the estimated population) have completed the two-dose course. Read more

Monday 1 March Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 590 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Friday, 26 February 2021. Three were positive. The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 23,208, with 11.6% of the estimated population having completed the two-dose course so far. To date, 90% of those aged over 70 and 85% of those aged over 60 have had at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination. Read more

 

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More News On COVID-19

 

Friday 26 February Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 358 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Thursday, 25 February 2021. Six were positive. Read more

Thursday 25 February Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 371 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Wednesday, 24 February 2021. Seven were positive. Read more

Wednesday 24 February Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 171 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 23 February 2021. All were negative. Read more

Tuesday 23 February Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 505 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Monday, 22 February 2021. All were negative. The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 20,468, with 7,758 people having completed the two-dose course so far. Read more

Monday 22 February Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 438 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Friday, 19 February 2021. Three were positive. The individuals are travellers who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 19,938, with 7,693 people having completed the two-dose course so far. To date, 87% of those aged over 70 and 81% of those aged over 60 have had at least one vaccination shot. Read more

Friday 19 February Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 345 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Thursday, 18 February 2021. Three were positive. The individuals are travellers who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 18,159, with 7,638 people having completed the two-dose course so far. Read more

Thursday 18 February Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 461 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 16 February 2021. Six were positive. The individuals are travellers who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 17,285, with 7,008 people having completed the two-dose course so far. Read more

Tuesday 16 February Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 284 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Monday, 15 February 2021. All were negative. The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 16,725, with 6,942 people having completed the two-dose course so far. Read more

Monday 15 February Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 500 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Friday, 12 February 2021. Three were positive. The individuals are travellers who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 16,292, with 6,926 people having completed the two-dose course so far. Read more

Friday 12 February Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 393 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Thursday, 11 February 2021. Five were positive. The individuals are travellers who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 15,981, with 6,670 people having completed the two-dose course so far. Read more

Thursday 11 February Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 331 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Wednesday, 10 February 2021. Three were positive. The individuals are travellers who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 15,543, with 6,371 people having completed the two-dose course so far. Read more

Wednesday 10 February Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 165 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 9 February 2021. All were negative.The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 15,314, with 6,196 people having completed the two-dose course so far. Read more

Tuesday 9 February Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 271 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Monday, 8 February 2021. All were negative. The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 14,086, with 5,174 people having completed the two-dose course so far. Read more

Monday 8 February Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 487 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Friday, 5 February 2021. Three were positive. The individuals are travellers who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 13,609, with 716 first doses having been given the ORIA site on Saturday, 6 February 2021. The total number of people completing the two-dose course is 4,770. To date, 80% of over 70-year-olds and 70% of over 60-year-olds have received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Read more

Friday 5 February Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 409 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Thursday, 4 February 2021. All were negative. Read more

Thursday 4 February Government Update: At the COVID-19 press conference today, Thursday, 4 February 2021, Cayman Islands’ leaders gave updates on issues ranging from take-up of the COVID-19 vaccine, to border reopening plans and financial support measures for businesses and workers impacted by COVID-19. Read more

  • The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 239 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 2 February 2021. All were negative. The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 11,008, of which 3,197 represent second doses.

Wednesday 3 February Updates: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 239 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 2 February 2021. All were negative. The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 11,008, of which 3,197 represent second doses. Read more

Tuesday 2 February Updates: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 219 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Monday, 1 February 2021. Two were positive. The individuals are asymptomatic travellers who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 10,062, of which 2,339 represent an individual’s second dose. Read more

Monday 1 February Updates: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 500 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Friday, 29 January 2021. Eight were positive. The individuals are travellers who tested positive following routine screening. One currently has symptoms of COVID-19 and the other seven are asymptomatic. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. The total number of COVID-19 vaccines administered to date is 9,143, of which 1,545 represent an individual’s second dose. Read more

  • Vaccination Schedule Update: The Public Health Department has published the COVID-19 vaccination schedule for the week commencing Monday 1st February 2021. The COVID-19 vaccination programme continues for all persons in Stage 1, Groups A, B, C and Stage 2, Group A. Read more

Friday 29 January Updates: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 339 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Thursday, 28 January 2021. Three were positive. The individuals are asymptomatic travellers who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. The total number of people vaccinated in the Cayman Islands is now 7,853, including 289 second doses. Read more

Thursday 28 January Updates: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 157 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Wednesday, 27 January 2021. Two were positive. The individuals are asymptomatic travellers who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. Read more

Wednesday 27 January Updates: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 244 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 26 January 2021. One was positive. The individual is an asymptomatic traveler who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. The total number of people vaccinated in the Cayman Islands is now 7,073. Read more

Tuesday 26 January Updates: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 416 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Friday, 22 January 2021. One was positive. Vaccinations were carried out for community-based patients. This brings the total number of people vaccinated in the Cayman Islands to 6,717. Read more

  • British COVID-19 Variant Confirmed in Cayman Islands: The Public Health department has received notice from the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) that, of a selection of COVID-19 positive samples sent for genomic sequencing just over two weeks ago, three have come back as being of the British variant B.1.1.7. These samples were from travellers from the United Kingdom and Barbados. Read more
  • Vaccination Schedule Update: The national vaccination effort continues this coming week with the next phase stage of vaccination from Wednesday, January 27th onwards for those in Stage Two, Group A. For more details, click here. The Public is reminded to adhere to the published schedule to limit congestion at the various vaccination sites. 

Friday 22 January Updates: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 92 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Thursday, 21 January 2021. One was positive. The total number of people vaccinated in the Cayman Islands is now 6,641. Read more

Thursday 21 January Updates: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 676 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Wednesday, 20 January 2021. One was positive. Read more

  • Gathering Limits Amended: Two new COVID-19 regulations and a notice to extend by three months current inter-island travel and boating regulations were gazetted Wednesday, 20 January 2021. Read more

Wednesday 20 January Updates: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 423 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 19 January 2021. All were negative.The total number of people vaccinated in the Cayman Islands is now 5,339. Read more

Tuesday 19 January Updates: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 444 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Monday, 18 January 2021. One was positive. The total number of people vaccinated in the Cayman Islands is now 5,339. Read more

Monday 18 January Updates: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 459 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Friday, 15 January 2021. Six were positive. The individuals are asymptomatic travellers who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. The total number of people vaccinated in the Cayman Islands is now 4,908. Read more

Friday 15 January Updates: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 414 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Thursday, 14 January 2021. Six were positive. The individuals are asymptomatic travellers who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. A further 339 people have received the COVID-19 vaccine since this was last reported on Thursday, 14 January 2021. This brings the total number of people vaccinated in the Cayman Islands to 4,435. Read more

  • COVID Testing Clinic Extended for Pre-Travel Requirements: The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) is extending hours of the COVID-19 testing clinic at the Cayman Islands Hospital to accommodate the latest international pre-boarding testing requirements for the US and Canada. Appointment times are now available on Saturday 23rd January from 8:30am – 10:30am and can be made online here. Read more

Thursday 14 January Updates: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 206 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Wednesday, 13 January 2021. One was positive. The individual is a asymptomatic traveller who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. A further 571 people have received the COVID-19 vaccine since this was last reported on Wednesday, 13 January 2021, including 472 in Grand Cayman and 99 in Cayman Brac. This brings the total number of people vaccinated in the Cayman Islands to 4,096. Read more

Wednesday 13 January Testing & Vaccination Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 490 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 12 January 2021. Five were positive. The individuals are asymptomatic travellers who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. A sample was reported positive for SARS-CoV-2 yesterday at the Doctors Hospital at the limits of detection (i.e. with a very weakly positive result). The result was taken from someone in the community who was being screened as part of the ongoing programme. The total number of people vaccinated in the Cayman Islands is now 3,525. Read more

Tuesday 12 January Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 182 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Monday, 11 January 2021. All were negative. A further 1,100 people have received the COVID-19 vaccine since this was last reported on Monday, 11 January 2021, including 919 in Grand Cayman and 181 in Cayman Brac. This brings the total number of people vaccinated in the Cayman Islands to 3,119. Read more

Monday 11 January Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 301 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Friday, 8 January 2021. Three were positive. The individuals are asymptomatic travellers who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. Read more

Friday 8 January Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 199 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Thursday, 7 January 2021. All were negative. Read more

Thursday 7 January Government Update: Cayman Islands’ leaders called upon members of the community to do their part in bringing the global COVID-19 pandemic under control, by taking the vaccine when it is their turn to do so. Read more

  • The Medical Officer of Health outlined the procedure for eligible members of the community to begin receiving their vaccine at the Health Services Authority (HAS) from tomorrow, Friday, 8 January. Dr Lee reviewed the three groups of the first vaccination stage.
  • Out of 199 test results today, three are positive, who are travellers and asymptomatic.
    The total number of positives in Cayman is now 359, of those: 310 have recovered, 11 are symptomatic and 36 are asymptomatic.

Wednesday 6 January Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 408 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 5 January 2021. Six were positive. The individuals are asymptomatic travellers who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. Read more

Tuesday 5 January Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 368 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Monday, 4 January 2021. Three were positive. The individuals are asymptomatic travellers who tested positive following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. Read more

Monday, 4 January Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 578 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Thursday, 31 December 2020. Nine were positive. Read more

Thursday, 31 December Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 392 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Wednesday, 30 December 2020. This includes eight travellers who tested positive following routine screening. Six were asymptomatic and two were symptomatic. Read more

  • Traveller Breaches Quarantine: A traveller who breached quarantine after attending a day 15 PCR test site has been warned for intended prosecution. Read more

Wednesday 30 December Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 176 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 29 December 2020. This includes four travelers who tested positive and were asymptomatic following routine screening. Read more

  • Statement on New Vaccine: In response to the news of the approval of the AstraZeneca vaccine for SARS-CoV-2, CMO, Dr John Lee, said:
    "It is amazing news that yet another vaccine has been approved for our fight against SARS-CoV-2, with the announcement from the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency today.     Read more

Tuesday 29 December Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 475 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Thursday, 24 December 2020. Read more

  • Public Gatherings Limitations Reminder: With New Year festivities approaching, the RCIPS reminds the public to ensure that their holiday plans reflect current COVID-19 Regulations. No more than 500 people may attend public gatherings, including hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, bars, special events and other related businesses and events. Read more

Thursday 24 December Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 355 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Wednesday, 23 December 2020. One was positive. Results will next be shared on Tuesday 29 December 2020. Read more

Wednesday 23 December Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 334 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 22 December 2020. One was positive. Read more

Tuesday 22 December Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 161 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Monday, 21 December 2020. All were negative. Read more

  • Pension Withdrawals Over $400 Million: Earlier this year the National Pensions (Amendment) Law 2020 law was amended during the COVID-19 lockdown crisis to allow persons to make withdrawals from their pension accounts to alleviate the financial strain the pandemic has caused. Read more
  • UK repatriation Flights: With the next commercial inbound repatriation flight due to arrive from the UK, 5 January 2021, Government’s Programme Board, which oversees protocols for Travel Cayman, is currently assessing the situation with regards to the new strain of coronavirus identified in the UK. Officials say they will put additional measures in place around the flight, as needed, to protect the community.  Read more

Monday 21 December Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 642 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Friday, 18 December 2020. Five were positive. Read more

Friday 18 December Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 417 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Thursday, 17 December 2020. One was positive. The individual is an asymptomatic traveller who returned a positive test result following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. Read more

Thursday 17 December Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 352 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Wednesday, 16 December 2020. Two were positive. The individuals are asymptomatic travellers who returned positive test results following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. Read more

Wednesday 16 December Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 394 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 15 December 2020. Six were positive. The individuals are asymptomatic travellers who returned positive test results following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. Read more

Tuesday 15 December Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 489 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Monday, 14 December 2020. All were negative. Read more

Monday 14 December Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 474 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Friday, 11 December 2020. Four were positive. The individuals are asymptomatic travellers who returned positive test results following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. Read more

Friday 11 December Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 137 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Thursday, 10 December 2020. All were negative. Read more

Thursday 10 December Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 344 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Wednesday, 9 December 2020. Six were positive including two from Cayman Brac. The individuals are asymptomatic travellers who returned positive test results following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. Read more

Wednesday 9 December Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 377 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 8 December 2020. One was positive. The individual is an asymptomatic traveller who returned a positive test result following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. Read more

Tuesday 8 December Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 272 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Monday, 7 December 2020. One was positive. The individual is an asymptomatic traveller who returned a positive test result following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. Read more

Monday 7 December Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 422 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Friday, 4 December 2020. One was positive. The individual is an asymptomatic traveller who returned positive test results following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. Read more

Friday 4 December Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 442 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Thursday, 3 December 2020. One was positive. The individual is an asymptomatic traveller who returned a positive test result following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. Read more

Thursday 3 December Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 230 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Wednesday, 2 December 2020. Three were positive. The individuals are asymptomatic travellers who returned positive test results following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. Read more

Wednesday 2 December Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 147 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 1 December 2020. All were negative. Read more

Tuesday 1 December Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 227 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Monday, 30 November 2020. Three were positive. The individuals are travellers who returned positive test results following routine screening and are asymptomatic. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. Read more

Monday 30 November Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 503 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Friday, 27 November 2020. Eight were positive. The individuals are travellers who returned positive test results following routine screening. Two are symptomatic and the remaining six are asymptomatic. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. Read more

  • Traveller Quarantine Breach: An alleged breach of isolation protocols by a traveller who has been quarantining at residence was reported to the Royal Cayman Island Police Service (RCIPS) on Sunday 29th November. Immediate action has been taken and RCIPS have detained the suspect under the Public Health Law. Read more

Friday 27 November Testing Update: The Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Samuel Williams-Rodriguez, reports that 357 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Thursday, 26 November 2020. Five were positive. Four are asymptomatic while one is showing symptoms. They are all travellers who have returned a positive test result following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. Read more

  • New COVID-19 Regs Increase Fines: Cabinet approved the publication today (Friday, 27 November 2020) of three updated regulations aimed at facilitating the prevention of COVID-19, that increase the penalty for offences to reflect recently passed legislation. Read more
  • Faith Hospital GeneXpert machine to test for COVID-19: The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority’s Faith Hospital in Cayman Brac now has a GeneXpert machine in operation to test persons for COVID-19. The GeneXpert is an automated, real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test providing COVID-19 results faster than the traditional PCR machine. Read more

Thursday 26 November Testing Update: The Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Samuel Williams-Rodriguez, reports that 270 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Wednesday, 25 November 2020. None tested positive. Read more

Wednesday 25 November Testing Update: The Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Samuel Williams-Rodriguez, reports that 217 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 24 November 2020. Three inbound travellers tested positive. All are currently in isolation. Read more

  • Travel Cayman Responds to Quarantine Breach: Two travellers who were found to be in breach of Quarantine at Residence (QAR) protocols have been prosecuted following a court appearance via Zoom on 23rd November 2020. The couple in question have left the Cayman Islands following payment of a fine of $1,000 KYD each. Read more

Tuesday 24 November Testing Update: The Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Samuel Williams-Rodriguez, reports that 481 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Monday, 23 November 2020. One was positive. The individual is an asymptomatic traveller who returned a positive test result following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. Read more

Monday 23 November Testing Update: The Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Samuel Williams-Rodriguez, reports that 475 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Friday, 20 November 2020. Four were positive. The individuals are asymptomatic travellers who returned a positive test result following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. Read more

  • Traveller Quarantine Breach: An alleged breach of isolation protocols by travellers who have been quarantining at residence has been reported to the Royal Cayman Island Police Service (RCIPS) and appropriate action has been taken. Read more

Friday 20 November Testing Update: The Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Samuel Williams-Rodriguez, reports that 295 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Thursday, 19 November 2020. Two were positive. Read more

Thursday 19 November Testing Update: The Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Samuel Williams, reports that 397 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 17 November 2020. One person, a traveller in isolation, was positive. Read more

Tuesday 17 November Testing Update: The Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Samuel Williams Rodrigues, reports that 86 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Monday, 16 November 2020. All were negative. Read more

Monday 16 November Testing Update: The Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Samuel Williams Rodrigues, reports that 590 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Friday, 13 November 2020. Three persons tested positive. Of these, two were asymptomatic inbound travellers in isolation. Another traveller with mild symptoms tested positive after undergoing screening at the end of the quarantine programme. They will remain in isolation until recovered. Read more

  • COVID-19 Patient Passes: The Ministry of Health confirms the passing of a patient with COVID-19 complications, who had been admitted to the Cayman Islands Hospital since 4 October 2020. The patient who passed away on Sunday, 15 November 2020, was a resident of the Cayman Islands, who tested positive after arriving back in the Islands from travel abroad. Read more

Wednesday 8 November Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 184 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 10 November 2020. All were negative. Read more

Tuesday 7 November Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 263 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Friday, 6 November 2020. Three were positive. The individuals are asymptomatic travellers who returned a positive test result following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. Read more

Friday 6 November Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 261 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Thursday, 5 November 2020. Five were positive. The individuals are asymptomatic travellers who returned a positive test result following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. Read more

Thursday 5 November Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 275 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Wednesday, 4 November 2020. One was positive. The individual is an asymptomatic traveller who returned a positive test result following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. Read more

Wednesday 4 November Testing Update: The Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Samuel Williams-Rodriguez, reports that 125 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 3 November 2020. Two were positive. The individuals are asymptomatic travellers who returned a positive test result following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. Read more

Tuesday 3 November Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 276 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Monday, 2 November 2020. All were negative. Read more

  • Sister Island Home Quarantine Approved: Effective 7 November 2020 travellers residing in Cayman Brac and Little Cayman will be permitted to quarantine at their residence. Read more

Monday 2 November Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 455 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Friday, 30 October 2020. Two were positive. The individuals are asymptomatic travellers who returned a positive test result following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. Read more

Friday 30 October Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 189 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Thursday, 29 October 2020. All were negative. Read more

Thursday 29 October Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 334 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Wednesday, 28 October 2020. One was positive. The individual is an asymptomatic traveller who returned a positive test result following routine screening. They will remain in isolation until considered recovered. Read more

Wednesday 28 October Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 344 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 27 October 2020. All were negative. Read more

Tuesday 27 October Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 352 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Monday, 26 October 2020. All were negative. Read more

Monday 26 October Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 338 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Friday, 23 October 2020. All were negative. Read more

  • Travel Cayman Launches New Travel Portal: Travel Cayman has launched its new online portal which enhances the travel application process and provides a more streamlined experience for applicants. Read more

Friday 23 October Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 211 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Thursday, 22 October 2020. One was positive (asymptomatic) and is a traveller in isolation. Read more

  • The Health Practice Commission (HPC) assures the public that its approval of local trials of a new vaccine against COVID-19 followed a strict screening process. In addition to a comprehensive assessment of the science involved in the proposed COVID-19 trials, the Commission also weighed a number of key factors. Among these were: past successful trials by the same company, the involvement of highly respected local physician, Dr Sook Yin, as the primary investigator, and the fact that the approach that the company is taking to the trial means that there is no risk of onward transmission of the viral disease. Read more
  • Tourism Stipend Extended: Deputy Premier and Tourism Minister, Hon. Moses Kirkconnell announced in the LA today, Friday, 23 October 2020, a further three-month extension for the tourism stipend payments of $1,000 a month to over 2,600 individuals. Read more

Thursday 22 October Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 137 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Wednesday, 21 October 2020. Two were positive (asymptomatic) who are travellers and will remain in isolation until they have recovered. Read more

Wednesday 21 October Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 293 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 20 October 2020. One was positive and is a traveller in isolation. Read more

Tuesday 20 October Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 238 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Monday, 19 October 2020. All were negative. Read more

Monday 19 October Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports that 980 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Friday, 17 October 2020. Two were positive who are travellers who will remain in isolation until they have recovered. Read more

Friday 16 October Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 345 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Thursday, 15 October. Eight were positive. The eight individuals reported today are all in travellers in isolation, a mixture of people at the end of their quarantine and those arriving. Read more

Thursday 15 October Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 361 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Wednesday, 14 October. All were negative. Read more

  • Travel Cayman responds to public demand with key changes to the inbound travel process to the Cayman Islands, including direct booking of repatriation flights with Cayman Airways and British Airways and the development of a new online portal. Travellers who have already applied for November arrival are asked to reapply in order to select quarantine options. The public has been asked to wait to apply for quarantine arrangements until the new portal has been launched. Read more

Wednesday 14 October Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 463 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 13 October. Four were positive. The four individuals are travellers who tested positive as part of routine screening and will remain in isolation until they have recovered. One of the individuals has mild symptoms of a respiratory infection. Read more

Tuesday 13 October Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 420 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Monday, 12 October. All were negative. Read more

Monday 12 October Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 131 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Sunday, 11 October. All were negative. Read more

  • Deadline Approaching for Phase II Grant Programme: Read more

Saturday 10 October Government Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, outlines the COVID-19 test results for contracts of the confirmed case of COVID-19 at Red Bay Primary and provides more details of the response by public health and education officials. Read more. 

  • Drive-Through Testing on 12 Oct:  Read more
  • COVID19 Protocols Implemented In Schools. Read more

Friday 9 October Government Update:  Cayman Islands’ leaders reassured the Cayman Islands public that the current response to COVID-19 will continue until test results of some 230 persons considered contacts of the child now positive are received. Read more.

  • Officials Respond to Confirmed School Case:  Read more
  • Student Tests Positive for COVID-19: Read more
  • Drive-Through Testing Opens For 10 Oct: Read more

Wednesday, 8 October Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 342 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since 

last reported on Wednesday, 7 October. One was positive. The individual is a returning traveller. Read more.

Tuesday 7 October Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 131 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Monday, 5 October. All were negative. Read more

Monday 5 October Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 278 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Friday, 2 October. All were negative. Read more

Friday 2 October Update: Out of 337 test results, two were positives; both are travellers and in isolation. The new quarantine in residence programme is successfully underway, as part of the phased border opening programme.  New regulations that come into effect until 30 November 2020 are emphasised, which now allow for a maximum of 500 people under the public gathering limit. Read more

  • The Government of the Cayman Islands and five local financial institutions have agreed in principle to a government-guaranteed loan scheme. Read more

Thursday 1 October Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 135 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Wednesday, 30 September. All were negative. Read more

Wednesday 30 September Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 102 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 29 September. All were negative. Read more

Tuesday 29 September Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 63 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Monday, 28 September. All were negative. Read more

Monday 28 September Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 293 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Friday, 25 September. One test was positive. The individual is a returning traveller who tested positive as part of routine screening on completion of the mandatory quarantine period and is asymptomatic. Read more

Friday 25 September Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 205 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Thursday, 24 September. All were negative. Read more

Thursday 24 September Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 181 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Wednesday, 23 September. All were negative. Read more

Wednesday 23 September Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 174 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 22 September. All were negative. Read more

Tuesday 22 September Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 321 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Monday 21 September. All were negative. Read more

Monday 21 September Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 193 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Friday, 18 September. One was positive.  Read more

Friday 18 September Government Update:  Leaders announced the monitoring of a selected number of passengers who arrived on the BA flight from London on Thursday to take part in a quarantine at home programme. Read more

  • Government Secures Line of Credit. Minister for Finance and Economic Development, the Hon. Roy McTaggart confirms the Government has awarded the provision of a stand-by line of credit to a consortium of local banks. Read more

 Thursday 17 September Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 133 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Wednesday, 16 September. All were negative.  Read more

Wednesday 16 September Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 140 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 15 September. All were negative. Read more

  • Extra repatriation flights added to Miami and Kingston. Read more

Tuesday 15 September Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 231 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Monday, 14 September. All were negative. Read more

Monday 14 September Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 333 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Friday, 11 September. All were negative. Read more

Friday 11 September Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 105 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Thursday, 10 September. All were negative. Read more

Thursday 10 September Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 136 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Wednesday, 9 September. One test was positive. Read more

Wednesday 9 September Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 84 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 8 September. Two were positive, both of whom have travel history. Read more.

Tuesday 8 September Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 182 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Monday, 7 September. All were negative. Read more.

Monday 7 September Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 79 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Friday, 4 September. All were negative. Read more

Friday 4 September Testing Update: The Medical Officer of Health, Dr Samuel Williams-Rodriguez, reports 160 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Thursday, 3 September. All were negative. Read more

Thursday 3 September Testing Update: The Medical Officer of Health, Dr Samuel Williams-Rodriguez, reports 172 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Wednesday, 2 September. All were negative. Read more

Wednesday 2 September Testing Update: The Medical Officer of Health, Dr Samuel Williams-Rodriguez, reports 94 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 1 September. All were negative. Read more

Tuesday 1 September Testing Update: The Medical Officer of Health, Dr Samuel Williams-Rodriguez, reports 105 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Monday, 31 August. All were negative. Read more

Monday 31 August Testing Update: The Medical Officer of Health, Dr Samuel Williams-Rodriguez, reports 274 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Friday, 28 August. All were negative. Read more

Friday 28 August Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 141 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since last reported on Thursday, 27 August. All were negative. Read more

  • DES Adjusts Dual Entry Programme. The Department of Education Services (DES) has announced an adjustment in the application process and entry requirements for the Dual Entry Programme opportunity provided by Government Secondary Schools. Due to the pandemic induced delay in the regular external examinations schedule, an alternative means in determining students’ eligibility has now been established. Read more

Thursday 27 August Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 239 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Wednesday 26 August. All were negative. Read more

Wednesday 26 August Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 127 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 24 August. All were negative. Read more

Tuesday 25 August Government Update: Today, Cayman Islands’ leaders announced further easing of restrictions in view of the near negative spread of the disease within the Cayman Islands. Social distancing and mask-wearing are now optional rather than mandatory under most circumstances. Yet, the Cayman Islands response level will remain at Level 2 Minimal Suppression since the COVID-19 threat within the islands is not zero and so cannot be declared Level 1 – All Clear until Government is “satisfied that the risk of importing the virus is fully mitigated”. Read more

Tuesday 25 August Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 216 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Monday, 24 August. All were negative. Read more

Monday 24 August Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 264 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Friday, 21 August. All were negative. Read more

Friday 21 August Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 230 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Thursday, 20 August. All were negative. Read more

Thursday 20 August Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 361 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Wednesday, 19 August. All were negative. Read more

Wednesday 19 August Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 183 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Tuesday, 18 August. Two were positive. Two separate travellers from different flights have tested positive as part of routine screening on completion of the mandatory isolation period. They will remain in isolation with their travelling parties until they have completed the necessary additional period of isolation.  These two positive cases will change the World Health Organization designation of the Cayman Islands from “No cases” to “Sporadic cases.” Read more

Tuesday 18 August Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 286 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since it was last reported on Monday, 17 August. All were negative. The total number of people in isolation is 181. The number of antibody tests that have been conducted at the Health Services Authority and Health City Cayman Islands now stands at 2,316. Read more

Monday 17 August Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 680 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since it was last reported on Friday, 14 August. All were negative. Read more

  • Schools Develop Reopening Guidelines: Read more

Friday 14 August Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 256 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since it was last reported on Thursday, 13 August. All were negative. The Cayman Islands' COVID-19 risk is now classified as very low according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more

  • The Road to Tourism Recovery. Read more
  • Next MIA, LCE, and KIN Repatriation Flights Confirmed. Read more

Thursday 13 August Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 220 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since it was last reported on Wednesday, 12 August. All were negative. Read more

Wednesday 12 August Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 111 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since it was last reported on Tuesday, 11 August. All were negative. As from 12 August, PAHO has changed the Cayman Islands recent transmission level from ‘Sporadic’ to ‘No cases‘ of COVID-19 disease. Read more

Tuesday 11 August Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 128 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since it was last reported on Monday, 10 August. All were negative. Read more

Monday 10 August Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 454 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since it was last reported on Friday, 7 August. All were negative. Read more

Friday 7 August Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 191 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since it was last reported on Thursday, 6 August. All were negative. The number of antibody tests that have been conducted at the Health Services Authority and Health City Cayman Islands now stands at 2,096.  Of these, there have been a total of 54 positives (2.6% positive). Read more

  • CIG Extends Border Closure to 1 October. Read more

Thursday 6 August Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 208 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since it was last reported on Wednesday, 5 August. All were negative. Read more

Wednesday 5 August Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 243 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since it was last reported on Tuesday, 4 August 2020. All were negative. Read more

Tuesday 4 August Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 256 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since it was last reported on Monday, 3 August. All were negative. Read more

Monday 3 August Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 279 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since it was last reported on Friday, 31 July. All were negative. Read more

Friday 31 July Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 180 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since it was last reported on Thursday, 30 July. All were negative. Read more

  • Five More Repatriation Flights Added for Kingston and Miami in March. Read more
  • Surplus Test Kids Sold for Africa Relief. Read more
  • COVID-19 Regulations Amended for visitors to hospitals, residential care homes and prisons and remove the ban on vessels accessing Rum Point, Starfish Point, Sandbar and Stingray City. Read more

Thursday 30 July Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 263 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since it was last reported on Wednesday, 29 July. All were negative. Read more

Wednesday 29 July Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 213 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since it was last reported on Tuesday, 28 July. All were negative. Read more.

Tuesday 28 July Testing Update:The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 293 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since it was last reported on Monday, 27 July. All were negative. Read more.

Monday 27 July Testing Update: COVID-19 Testing Update 27 July 2020. The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 269 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since it was last reported on Friday, 24 July. All were negative. Read more.

  • Cayman Airways Ticket Office Reopens on Grand Cayman. Read more

Friday, 24 July Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 65 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since it was last reported on Thursday, 23 July. All were negative. Read more

Wednesday, 22 July Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 225 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since it was last reported on Tuesday, 21 July. All were negative. Read more

  • CAL Adds More Repatriation Flights Between Cayman and Miami and Kingston. Read more
  • The Road Back to 500K Air Arrivals: Delivering the Plan for Tourism Resuscitation Reinvention in the Cayman Islands. Read more

Tuesday, 21 July Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 113 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since Monday. All were negative. Read more

Monday, 20 July Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 529 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since it was last reported.  None were positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease. 

  • US Details Visa Requirements. Read more
  • Inter-Island Travel Requirements Return to Normal. Read more

Friday, 17 July Government Update: 274 tests were conducted and all were negative. Cayman Islands' leaders announced the phased reopening of Cayman Islands' borders from 1 September 2020 that will enable tourism to resume but in ways that will be the "safest possible" for both locals and the air-arrival visitors. Read more

Thursday, 16 July Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 117 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since it was last reported on Wednesday, 15 July. All were negative. Read more

Wednesday 15 July Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 287 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since it was last reported on Tuesday, 14 July. All were negative. Read more

Tuesday, 14 July Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 190 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since it was last reported on Monday, 13 July. All were negative.  Read more

  • COVID-19 Testing Appointments Required for Travellers to Sister Islands. Read more
  • US Student Visas resume. The US Embassy in Jamaica is set to resume granting US student visas on Monday, 20 July. Read more

Monday, 13 July Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 552 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since it was last reported on Friday, 10 July. Two were positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease. Read more

Friday, 10 July Testing Update: The Medical Officer for Health, Dr Samuel Williams-Rodriguez, reports 437 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since it was last reported. All were negative. Read more

Friday, 10 July Government Update: Regular COVID-19 Screening Urged. Health officials are still emphasising the role that a strong testing regime plays in the continuation of COVID-19 prevention measures, therefore regular and ongoing screening of frontline workers will continue. The Medical Officer of Health also urges persons experiencing flu-like symptoms and anyone who believes they may have been exposed to the virus to self-register for testing here. Read more

Thursday, 9 July Testing Update: The Medical Officer for Health, Dr Samuel Williams-Rodriguez, reports 210 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since it was last reported. All were negative. Read more

Wednesday, 8 July Testing Update: The Medical Officer for Health, Dr Samuel Williams-Rodriguez, reports 310 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since it was last reported. None of these were positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Read more

Tuesday, 7 July Testing Update: The Medical Officer for Health, Dr Samuel Williams-Rodriguez, reports 583 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since it was last reported. None of these were positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Read more

Friday, 3 July Government Update: Of 316 test results, all were reported negative. The current trend of test results is very encouraging and further reopenings will commence on Sunday, 5 July as scheduled. Low interest loan programme for small businesses is going well with 65 applications to date. Airbridge BA flights will depart on 31 July and 28 August for the benefit of students returning to the UK. Read more

Thursday, 2 July Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 252 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since it was last reported. None were positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease. Read more

  • Reduction In Patients With Flu-Like Symptoms Leads To Flu Clinic Closure. Read more
  • All Government School Students To Receive Free Access To A Laptop. Read more

Wednesday, 1 July Testing Update:  The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 319 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since it was last reported. One was positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease. Read more

 
Tuesday, 30 June Testing Update:  The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 470 COVID-19 tests carried out in the last 24 hours. One was positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease. Read more
Monday, 29 June Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 623 COVID-19 tests carried out since Friday’s press conference. Three were positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease, and the people were identified through the screening programme and are not symptomatic. Read more
  • Community Partnership With Rotary Central Places COVID-19 Messages On Bus Shelters. Read more
Friday, 26 June Government Update: Of 391 test results, all were reported negative. Total tests conducted to date rise to 22,657. Government leaders announced that a Reopening Borders Committee (CBC) is set up now to ensure all efforts the country has made to fight COVID-19 will not be squandered. Read more
  • COVID-19 screening is now available to anyone. Individuals may self-register here.
  • Minister of Education Provides Update on Education amidst COVID-19 Pandemic. Read more
  • Tourism Stipend Updates from Ministry of Tourism. Read more
Thursday, 25 June Testing Update: Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 533 COVID-19 tests carried out in the last 24 hours which all did not detect SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease. Read more
Wednesday, 24 June Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 451 COVID-19 tests carried out since Tuesday’s press conference of which one result detected SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes COVID-19 disease. Read more
  • Cayman Airways Repatriation Flights to Kingston and Miami continue. Read more
  • Ministry of Education Issues Guidance for the Reopening of Facilities. Read more
Tuesday, 23 June Government Update: 451 test results were reported, with no positives. Updates were provided on increased government services that are now available to the public. The new "TravelTime" operation has been designated to help with international travel to and from the Cayman Islands while borders remain closed. 10 WiFi hotspots will provide free 24/7 access across the three islands.  Read more
Monday, 22 June Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 461 COVID-19 tests carried out since Friday’s press conference which are all did not detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes coronavirus disease. Read more
  • HSA Prepares to Reopen for Elective Surgeries and Outpatient Care. Read more
Friday, 19 June Government Update: 1,034 test results with two positives and an honorarium for public service COVID responders are some highlights. Read more
  • Update: Incoming International Mail. Some UK Mail Arrives. Read more
Thursday, 18 June Testing Update: The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 731 COVID-19 tests which have been carried out since yesterday’s press conference which are all negative for the presence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes COVID-19 disease. Read more
  • Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports, Agriculture & Lands Announces Guidelines for the Reopening of Walking Tracks. Read guidance
Wednesday, 17 June Government Update: Of 385 test results, there were no new positives. Screening on Cayman Brac is now complete with 51% of the population covered. As the Islands enter Level 2 Suppression, there are a large number of restrictions that will be eased in three phases on 21 June, 5 July and 19 July. The opening of the borders is still on track for 1 September 2020. However, this decision will be determined by world conditions in relation to COVID-19 closer to that time. Repatriation flight to Chennai, India scheduled for 3 July. Read more 
  • COVID-19 Economic Assessment and Stimulus Plan. Read more
Wednesday, 17 June, the COVID Economic Assessment and Stimulus Plan: The Economics and Statistics Office reports on the Islands’ estimated macroeconomic performance in 2019 and presents some of the policies implemented by the government in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the report presents some scenario forecasts and assumptions for 2020 as well as some stimulus measures, some of which have been used and more that could be used to incite policies for economic recovery. Read more
Tuesday, 16 June Testing Update: 993 COVID-19 tests which have been carried out from the end of Friday through the holiday weekend include six positive results. Read more
Friday, 12 June Government Update: Out of 599 test results, one is positive from community transmission. Despite one person being hospitalised for COVID-19 symptoms today, the Cayman Islands continues to be on track for further phased easing of restrictions on 21 June. The priority remains for Caymanians and Permanent Residents over work permit holders to return to the Islands via evacuation flights. CIG Cares Community Support Programme to launch next week. The civil service is preparing to resume 100 per cent service in next phase of reopening. Read more 
  • Minister Of Health Highlights Blood Donor Day, Mental Health Symposium, Stipends For Musicians and Health Insurance Premium Assistance. Read more
  • Ministry Response to OES Inspection Report on Home Learning in Government Schools. Read more
  • Sanitation Guidelines for Cayman Islands Tourism Industry Now Published. Read more
Thursday, 11 June Testing Update: 556 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since yesterday’s press release, of which there are six positive results. Read more 
  • Notice Of Travel For Students On Overseas Scholarships. Read more
Wednesday, 10 June Testing Update: 649 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since yesterday’s press conference, of which there are four positive results. Read more
  • Mental Health Press Briefing. Watch here
  • HSA Leads National Response to COVID-19 With Further Expansion of Testing Capabilities. Read more
Tuesday, 9 June Government Update: Five new positives from 690 tests and all are determined to be locally contracted. This brings the total number tested to 15,423 and the current rate of infection is very low at 1.15%. Scientific discussions on viral load are ongoing and asymptomatic spread is not ruled out. With more re-openings scheduled, to avoid jeopardising the community and the good progress made so far, people must ensure they practise hand and respiratory hygiene, physical distancing, and wear masks. Read more
  • Deadline For Work Permit Applications Extended. Read more
Monday, 8 June Testing Update:  786 COVID-19 tests carried out since Friday’s press conference, with seven positive results. Read more
Friday, 5 June Government Update: Out of 694 test results, four are positive, with one from a known contact. Tests continue to produce "very encouraging" results. However, the positive rate for the Islands is running between 1.3% and 1.5%, a "sobering" fact. This translates to 947 persons out in the community who have the active virus in their bodies. This underlines the importance of maintaining physical distancing, wearing masks in public places and practising proper hygiene. Read more
  • Guidance On Restaurant Exemptions For Outdoor Service. Read more
Thursday, 4 June Testing Update: 745 COVID-19 tests of which there are four positive results. Three are assumed to be locally acquired cases who are asymptomatic and picked up through screening; contact tracing has started. The fourth positive case is a contact of a known positive person. Read more
  • NGOs Asked To Register For COVID-19 Initiative. Read more
Wednesday, 3 June Testing Update: 505 COVID-19 tests of which there are five positive results. Four are assumed to be locally acquired cases who are asymptomatic and picked up through screening; contact tracing has started. The fifth positive case is in a traveller who was already isolated. Read more.
  • Cayman Islands Airport Authority Coronavirus Advisory. Read more. 
Tuesday, 2 June Government Update: Of 59 results received today, one tested positive from community transmission. The Cayman Islands now leads the region in testing for COVID-19 with over 12,000 tests completed to date. Government remains on track for cautious reopening of the economy and the current trend of results are very encouraging. Outgoing London evacuation flight scheduled for 12 June is sold out, but there is still room on the return flight for Caymanians and Permanent Residents. Read more
Monday, 1 June Testing Update: 805 tests have been carried out since Friday, 29 May. Of these cases, nine have tested positive for COVID-19. Read more
  • Flight to Jamaica Authorised for Thursday, 4 June. Read more
  • Three-year Cayman Islands Tourism Recovery Plan. Read more

Friday, 29 May Government Update: Easing of restrictions in stages from 1 June but curfews unchanged this weekend. Out of 673 results today, one tested positive - an asymptomatic community transmitted case. FCO-donated gene expert machine for rapid testing arrived at the HSA today and enhance testing capability in Cayman Brac. Evacuation flight to London confirmed for 12 June, will also return a limited number of passengers to the Cayman Islands. Read more

Thursday, 28 May Testing Update: 292 tests all of which were negative. No cases have presented for clinical management since the last such case on 27 April. Read more

  • Why Is My Package On Hold? CIPS Answers. Read more

Wednesday, 27 May Government Update: Three positive results out of 359 new results were reported. Over 10,000 people have been tested in the Cayman Islands, placing us sixth in the world in per capita testing for COVID-19. The Finance Minister presents financial facts and projections. Cabinet meets on Thursday to discuss reopening of remaining construction industry activities and further easing of social restrictions. Negotiations for additional evacuation flights are ongoing. All charities wishing to help should register with the Red Cross. Read more.

  • Tourism Accommodations Update: Waiver of Tourism Accommodation Tax. Read more.
  • Finance Minister Hon Roy McTaggart Presents Financial Picture. Read more. 
  • Savannah Post Office To Reopen This Week. Read more.
  • Update On International Mail. Read More. 
  • CBC Confirms Officer Tested Positive for COVID-19. Read More.

Monday, 25 May Government Update: Five positive results out of 975 results were reported. Phased reopening and screening of the construction industry continues, the next UK air bridge is due to take place in the first half of June, further evacuation flights to Miami scheduled for 12 and 26 June, the Cuban government has agreed to provide the Cayman Islands with previously requested medical personnel. Read more.

  • Mail to USA Resumes. Read more.
  • Cayman Airways Adds Extra Repatriation Flights to Miami for June. Read more.

Friday, 22 May Government Update: Since last Sunday, 1,935 tests have been run, placing the Cayman Islands in the top 10 jurisdictions in overall tests per million of population. Out of 467 additional tests today, there are 8 positives, with one contact with a known case and 7 from community transmission; 359 tested negative. All positives are frontline staff. Read more.

  • Community Mask Distribution Underway. Read more.
  • Cayman Airways Pilots Complete Operational Training Flight. Read more.
  • Employers Urged to Notify WORC of Cancelled Permits. Read more.

Wednesday, 20 May Testing Update: 494 tests, all of which are negative. The Cayman Islands has had no new positive COVID-19 cases requiring clinical management since 27 April 2020. Read more 

Tuesday, 19 May Government Update: 17 positive results out of 1,182 results screened over the long weekend, screening of frontline health workers is complete and testing of other frontline workers is well underway, Cayman has tested 10% of the population ranking eighth in global testing per head, government strategy for reopening the economy proceeds carefully. The public is reminded to continue COVID-19 prevention practices including regular handwashing, social distancing and wearing masks in public enclosed spaces. Read more

  • HMCIPS Confirms Two COVID-19 Cases. Read more
  • CIFS Equipment Supports COVID-19 Efforts. Read more

Friday, 15 May Government Update: One positive result and 557 negatives were reported, relaxed restrictions to take effect on Tuesday, 19 May allowing; limited beach access, fishing and swimming in accordance with regulations, easing of hard curfew, and the reopening of some businesses. An evacuation flight to the Philippines is also scheduled for Saturday, 23 May. Read more

  • Isolation Policy Update for Returning Work Permit Holders. Read more
  • Amendments to Traffic Law Approved. Read more
  • Caymanians Supported Overseas During COVID-19. Read more

Thursday, 14 May Testing Update: a further 449 COVID-19 tests have been completed over the last 24 hours. Of these 449, seven people have tested positive for COVID-19. Read more

Wednesday, 13 May Government Update: One positive case, acquired through community transmission, 98 persons are in government isolation and 100 in Public Health mandated community isolation, next phase of relaxation of restrictions hopefully starts next week Tuesday, 19 May. Details will be announced at the press briefing on Friday. Read more

Tuesday, 12 May Testing Update: a further 377 COVID-19 tests have been completed. Of these, one person tested positive for COVID-19. Read more

  • Teams Drive Repatriation Work: Since the COVID-19 global pandemic closed borders across the world stranding many far from their home countries, approximately 380 Caymanians and permanent residents have been able to return to the Cayman Islands, thanks to efforts by a cross section of Government agencies. Read more

Monday, 11 May Government Update: Three positive results and 761 negatives were reported, Government plans for testing and screening are on track, the next segment due to gradually reopen is the construction and development industry, repatriation flight to the Dominican Republic scheduled for 17 May. Read more 

  • HSA Expands COVID-19 Testing Capacity. Read more
  • HSA Requires Facemasks Across Organisation Starting Monday, 11 May. Read more
  • Public Health Statement on Testing. Read more

Friday, 8 May Government Update: One positive result and 296 negatives were reported; the current trend of predominantly negatives is very encouraging. Government is working hard to ensure that local economic activities can reopen as quickly and as safely as possible. Read more 

  • Cayman Airways Confirms Miami and Dominican Republic Repatriation Flights. Read more

Thursday, 7 May Government Update: Cayman Brac hard curfew is reduced, allowing both fishing and boating. Airports and seaports for cruise ships will remain shut until 1 September 2020. Two positive results and seventy four negative results were reported. Read more 

Wednesday, 6 May Government Update: Two hundred and ninety-eight negative results and no positives were announced. 96% of Little Cayman has been tested and two more evacuation flights have been added; one to the Dominican Republic and one to Miami. Read more 

Tuesday, 5 May Government Update: Three positive results among 224 results announced, hard curfew lifted on Little Cayman, AL Thompsons and Kirk Home Centre open for drive-through collection, special hard curfew exemptions for Mother's Day, RFA Argus departs, landscapers wishing to dispose of green waste at the landfill must carry appropriate exemptions. Read more

  • DEH Announces Landfill Rules. Read more
  • RFA Argus Arrives. Read more
  • Cayman Islands Postal Service Temporary Opening Hours. Read more
  • Cayman Airways confirms repatriation flight to Costa Rica. Read more

Monday, 4 May Government Update: One positive result among 600 results announced, restrictions on Sister Islands soon to be lifted, General Registry resumes issuing certificates, Royal Navy Task Force ship anchored off Seven Mile Beach, repatriation flights to Honduras and Costa Rica scheduled for 8 May. Read more

Friday, 1 May Government Update: One positive result among 392 results announced, new regulations coming into effect Monday include opening of money remittance facilities and other additional essential services, hard curfew will also be extended with changes, support for local musicians. Read more

  • Application Form To Access Emergency Withdrawal of Pensions Fund Issued.

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  • Governor and Premier Welcome Disaster Relief Funds. Read more
  • COVID-19 Testing Boosted. Read more
  • Special Measures for Collecting Dutiable Items During COVID-19 Soft Curfew. Read more
  • Clearing a Box Inside the General Post Office During Soft Curfew. Read more
  • Visiting the Post Office During COVID-19 Soft Curfew. Read more
  • 30K Full PPE Kits Arrive Thanks To Partnership Between Cayman Islands Government and Health City. Read more.
  • Cayman Improves COVID Testing Resilience. Read more
  • WORC Employment Services Seeing Positive Results. Read more
  • High Demand Prompts Extra CAL Flight to Honduras. Read more

Wednesday, 29 April Government Update: 200 negative test results announced, with 200 people in Government isolation facilities, International Mail currently not available though limited postal services are available, DVDL allowing extended vehicle inspection certificate online, all beaches remain closed. Read more

Tuesday, 28 April Government Update: Three positive cases out of 187 test results, HSA continues to provide emergency and urgent care and is also now considering offering elective care, laws passed in the legislature last week, Further Repatriation Flights Organised. Read more.

Monday, 27 April Government Update: No New Positive Results, Expanded Testing Underway, Shelter in Place Restrictions to be Reviewed May 1, Pensions Legislation to Come into Effect, Postal Service Reopens, Further Repatriation Flights Organised. Read more

  • Family Resource Centre Rolls Out Parenting Initiative. Read more
  • Foster Group Helps Seniors Maintain Contact With Loved Ones. Read more
  • Cayman Islands Postal Service Ready to Reopen. Read more
  • Update on 2020-21 Scholarship Applications, Reminder Scholarship Secretariat Working Remotely. Read more

Friday, 24 April Government Update: 4 Positive Results, Doctor's Hospital Starts Testing, Phase One Of Expanded Testing To Begin, Successful Amendment To Legislation, Further Repatriation Flights Organised. Read more

  • RCIPS and CIFS Reinforce Road Safety Message. Read more
  • Overstayer Amnesty for Overstayers. Read more

Thursday, 23 April Video Update: Panel on Clinical Management of COVID-19 in the Cayman Islands. Watch here

  • Members of the Legislative Assembly Endorse Traffic Amendments. Read more
  • Immigration Law Changes Brought by Government. Read more.
  • First Historic Sitting of the Legislative Assembly with MLAs Participating via Electronic Means, Five Bills On the Agenda. Read more
  • Truman Bodden Law School Accepting Applications for 2020/2021 Academic Year. Read more
  • Closure Extended for All Educational Institutions Due to COVID-19. Read more

Wednesday, 22 April Government Update: 8 Negative Results, Social Distancing & Other Measures Are Working, Legislative Assembly to Meet for Review of Specific Laws, Evacuation Flight to Miami on 1 May, British Airways Air Bridge Booking Website Announced. Read more

  • Ministry of Commerce, Planning and Infrastructure Announces Temporary Waiver of Trade and Business Licensing Applications Fees. Read more

Tuesday, 21 April Government Update: Expanded Testing of Frontline Workers Starts, Estimate 1,000 Cases to be Tested Over the Next Two Weeks, Next UK Air Bridge to Arrive 28 April, Business Owners Without Security Systems May Call on the Police to Assist with Property Checks. Read more

  • Cayman Islands Fire Service Warns Against Backyard Bonfires and Provides Alternatives to Better Manage Garden Waste and Precautions to Take if Bonfires are to be Used. Read more
  • Support to Come From UK Military/Civilian Planning and Logistics Team Including Medical Planners, Logistics Experts and Security Advisors. Read more

Monday, 20 April Government Update: 5 New Positive Cases, Details of the Testing Process, Outline of Pension Account Withdrawals Rules, UK Military Planning Team to Assist, Second British Airways Flight Expected 28 April. Read more

  • First Batch of Locally Made Face Masks Organised by Red Cross Distributed to Front-line Personnel from 17 April. Read more
  • Temporary Waiver of Trade and Business Licensing Application Fees. Read more

Friday, 17 April Government Update: 61 Positive Results Remain Unchanged, Cayman Islands Well On Its Way to Suppressing the Virus and Almost Ready to Ramp Up Wider Testing, Flight to Canada on 20 April. Read more

  • EXTERNAL: Mail Online: American Actor, Armie Hammer and Wife Elizabeth Share Positive Thoughts About Cayman Islands Government Handling of COVID-19. Read more
  • Upgrades Made as Demand Increases for Needs Assessment Unit, New Phone Numbers Available. Read more
  • Online Registration for the 2020/2021 School Year for Government Schools Will Open 27 April and Close 26 June. Read more
  • Cayman Airways Flight to Nicaragua Scheduled for 18 April Cancelled Due to Nicaraguan Border Closing, Helpline Available. Read more

Thursday, 16 April Government Update: Curfews & Beach Access Restrictions Extended Till 1st May, Proposed Amendments to Immigration Law to Assist Work Permit Holders, Flight to Canada Planned. Read more  

Wednesday, 15 April  Government Update: Of 56 Test Results Received, Six Are Positive, Mass Testing To Start Early Next Week. Read more 

  • Minister for Education Provides Answers to Matters Concerning Education During COVID-19. Read more

Tuesday, 14 April Government Update: No Further Test Results, Five Admitted to Hospital Are Stable, Commissioner Warns of COVID-19 Cyber Scams. Read more

  • Documents for Legalisation using Passport and Corporate Services. Read more

Monday, 13 April Government Update: Extension of Curfews Likely, Stricter Measures Should Conditions Worsen, 1 New Positive Case, Clinical Management of Patients Update, Public Asked to Follow Proper Garbage Disposal Guidelines. Read more

  • Premier's Statement: The Government does have a  COVID-19 plan, Adherence Required by All, Widespread Testing to Start soon. Read more

Sunday, 12 April Video Update: Commissioner of Police Confirms Exercise Period Up to 90 Minutes Does Not Include Hard Curfew Days, Reiterates Penalties for Breach of Curfew and Restriction of Access to All Beaches Monday, 13 April. Watch here

  • All Persons Prohibited from Accessing All Beaches and the Coastline on Easter Monday, 13 April. Read more
  • New Toll-Free Phone Helpline to Support and Safeguard Older Persons, Staffed by Social Workers. Read more

Saturday, 11 April Government Update: 3 Days' Worth of COVID-19 Test Results Include 8 New Positive Cases, Public Beaches Will Close Easter Monday, Potential Private Sector Recovery Fund In the Works. Read more

  • Cayman Islands Provides 20,000 COVID-19 Testing Kits at Cost to Barbados. Read more

Thursday, 9 April Government Update: Residents Reminded to Stay Home over Easter Weekend, U.S. Authorities Release a Container of Medical Supplies Destined for Cayman, Test Kits from South Korea Pass Validation. Read more

  • Passport & Corporate Services Office Currently Unable to Accept Documents for Legalisation or Apostilles. Read more
  • Cabinet Office Not Accepting Manual Tax Undertaking Applications, Immigration Appeals Tribunal and Refugee Protection Appeals Tribunal Closed Until Further Notice for Manual Submissions and New Appeals. Read more

Wednesday, 8 April Government Update: Call for Vigilance in the Ongoing Battle with COVID-19, Alternative Sourcing of Ventilators Underway as U.S. Authorities Removed Supply from Shipment Destined for Cayman, Collaboration Between Hospitals Working to Establish National Testing Approach. Read more

  • 165,000 COVID-19 Testing Kits Arrived with More on the Way, Collaboration between Local Businessmen, Donations and Support from Mrs Susan Anne Olde OBE and Dart Corporation.Read more

Tuesday, 7 April Government Update: 114 New Results With 6 Testing Positive for COVID-19, Premier Thanks People for Complying With Measures and Expects Restrictions to Remain for 4 More Weeks, Persons Encouraged to Don Homemade Masks When Out. Read more

  • Fire Service Adapts to Provide Support to Other Services Should the Community Spread of COVID-19 Escalate.Read more
  • World Health Day Message from Minister Dwayne Seymour in the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. Read more
  • DOA Warehouse & Nursery to Close 11 April to Allow Staff Much Needed Rest Over Full Easter Holiday Weekend. Read more
  • EXTERNAL: Loop Cayman Feature: 10 Best pieces of news in Cayman during the COVID-19 crisis. Read more.

Monday, 6 April Government Update: Government Announces Relief for Micro & Small Businesses, 43 Students Tested Negative, Hotline Reporting for Domestic Abuse. Read more

  • Minister Joseph Hew's Update: Micro and Small Business Support, Centre for Business Development, Relief Measures for Businesses. Read more
  • Minister Dwayne Seymour's Update: Respiratory Care Unit Well Underway, Frontline Health Care Staff Precautions, Advice on Face Masks. Read more
  • British Airways Flight Arrives Carrying Urgent Pharmaceuticals, Personal Protective Equipment, Test Kits, 58 Caymanian Students. Read more.
  • Post Offices are Closed, the Public May Contact the CI Postal Service via Email and WhatsApp. Read more

Sunday, 5 April Government Update:  4 More Positive Results, Reckless Rogue Motorist Dealt With, Clarification that Exercise Should be Between 6am and 6pm, Persons May Enter the Water Only for the Purposes of Exercise and Swimming.  Read more

  • Health Services Authority Maternity Allows for One Accompanying Person During Labour. Read more

Saturday, 4 April Government Update: 27 negative results from the Government isolation facility all tests negative, 19 other test results of which 6 were positive (1 positive test in Cayman Brac, 5 positive tests in Grand Cayman); reminder hard curfew in place from tonight at 7:00 pm until 5:00 am on Monday 6th April. Read more

Friday, 3 April Government Update: 1 New COVID-19 Case, Man Receives 4 months in Prison for Curfew Breach, Curfew Changes Approved. Read more
  • Amendments to the Public Health (Prevention, Control and Suppression of COVID-19) Regulations and New Regulations to Ensure Compliance with Shelter in Place Requirements Approved by Cabinet. Read more
  • Ombudsman Urges Public to Keep COVID-19 Patient Details Private. Read more
Thursday, 2 April Government Update: 28 Cases Total in Grand Cayman, None in Sister Islands, Cabinet to Change Curfew. Read more
  • Employers' Questions for Department of Labour and Pensions Answered. Read more
  • Fishing Vessels Arriving to the Cayman Islands Required to Abide by CBC Measures for COVID-19. Read more
  • CBC Discourages Import of Non-Essential Goods At This Time. Read more
  • CBC Outlines Process to Collect Air Cargo, Will Issue Soft Curfew Exemption Letters for Specific Collection Times. Read more
  • Port Authority Encourages Cargo Collection, Will Issue Soft Curfew Exemption Letters for Specific Collection Times. Read more
Wednesday, 1 April Government Update: Eight New Cases of COVID-19, Economic Well Being of the Nation, Further Information on BA Flight, Call for Blood Donations. Read more
  • Important Advice on Homemade Face Masks from the Ministry of Health. Read more
  • Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports, Agriculture & Lands Operates Remotely, Accepts Email Inquires for Key Services. Read more
  • CIPS Suspends Service to the Public, All Post Offices Closed. Read more
Tuesday, 31 March Government Update: Community Transmission Confirmed with Two New Positive Results, Public Asked to Strictly Follow Protocols. Read more
  • DVDL Closed to the Public, Online Services Available. Read more
  • Application Form for Persons on Work Permits for One-time Food Voucher from Government. Read more
  • Work Permit Holders Who Are Jobless Due to COVID-19 to Get Government Assistance. Read more
  • Minister Overviews Health Matters and Preparedness, Calls for Jingles from Local Musicians, Recognises Doctors. Read more
  • The Public Can Find Out If Symptoms May Be COVID-19 Related Within Five Minutes With New Tool. Read more
  • EXTERNAL: Forbes Feature: A Day In The Cayman Islands During The Coronavirus Pandemic. Read more
Monday, 30 March Government Update: No Significant Policing Issues, Surnames for Banking, BA Flight Next Week. Read more

Sunday, 29 March Government Update: Four New Positive Cases, More Stringent Policing of Daytime Curfew, New Supermarket Rules. Read more
  • EXTERNAL: Forbes Feature: How a Little Island in the Caribbean Sea Is Standing Up to the Goliath of Coronavirus. Read more
Saturday, 28 March Government Update: Too Many People in the Community in Violation of Shelter in Place ("Soft" Curfew). Read more
  • Supermarkets Prepare to Welcome Shoppers on Saturday, 28 March. Read more
  • Attorney General Details New COVID-19 Regulations, Including Shelter in Place.Read more
  • LSD Operational Changes Allow Video Verification, Extensions, Digital Lodgments. Read more
  • NAU Revises Opening Hours, Customers Allowed Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 1:00pm. Read more
  • DLP Reminds Employers of Provisions for Terminations, Temporary Lay-offs Due to COVID-19. Read more
Friday, 27 March Government Update: Two Curfew Regimes Going Forward from Saturday, 28 March. Read more
  • Changes to External Examinations Scheduled for Secondary Students. Read more
  • Cayman Islands Public Library Service Announces Online eBook Service. Read more
  • Essential Services from Ministry of Home Affairs Continue. Read more

Thursday, 26 March Government Update: Extended Curfew Working Smoothly, Robust Local Testing Sees 48 More Negative Results. Read more

  • DEH Issues Detailed Advice on COVID-19 and Hygiene for Food Handlers. Read more
  • Donation to Returning Students in Facility Provided by Government for Self-Isolation. Read more
  • Annual Fee Obligations Deferred for Corporate Entities till 30 June 2020. Read more
  • Department of Agriculture Updates Operational Hours, Suspends Certain Services, Closes Reception and Shelter. Read more
  • Deadlines for Annual Returns and Economic Substance Notification Filings Extended. Read more
  • DCFS Publishes Additional Contact Details to Reach Staff Working Remotely. Read more

Wednesday, 25 March Government Update: Extended Curfew in Effect, Shelter in Place Imminent, Daily Press Briefings to Continue. Read more

  • Immigration Appeals Tribunal and Refugee Protection Appeals Tribunal Suspend New Appeals, Manual Submissions. Read more
  • Cabinet Office Suspends Manual Processes Tax Undertakings, Applications and Renewals Still Available Online. Read More
  • DEH Revises Landfill Operating Hours, Maintains All Collection Services. Read more

Tuesday, 24 March Government Update: Staying Home Saves Lives, New Preliminary Test Results Include One Positive With No Travel History, Shelter in  Place Delayed, Curfew to Proceed, Civil Service Moves to Next Level in Pandemic Response Plan, Funeral Provisions. Read more

  • DCFS Works Remotely from 25 March for Critical Services, Maintains Staffing at Residential Care Facilities. Read more
  • CIGOUK Focuses on Caymanians in the UK, Urges Registration on New Online Portal . Read more
  • Travel Hotline Launched for Persons with Urgent Need to Leave the Cayman Islands. Read more
  • NAU Issues Preparedness List, Amends Customer-Facing Hours to 8:30am to 1pm, Mondays to Thursdays. Read more

Monday, 23 March Government Update: Two Positive Results, Curfew Exemptions, Public Gatherings Further Restricted, Travel Helpline to Launch.

  • District Administration Update on COVID-19 Lists Changes to Operations in Cayman Brac, Little Cayman. Read more
  • Governor Announces Daily Curfew to Begin 24 March (Note: Curfew Hours Subsequently Changed). Read more
  • WORC Details Changes to Operations, Cancellation of Training & Development Workshops. Read more
  • Public Warned About Account Impersonating Minister, Offering Cash Grants. Read more
  • Chief Medical Officer Orders 14 Days of Self-Isolation for All Persons Arriving in the Cayman Islands from 16 March. Read more
  • Judicial Administration Details Provisions for Essential Court Services, Modified Business Processes. Read more
  • Chief Medical Officer Issues Statement, Urges Social Distancing and Hand Hygiene. Read more
  • Extension of Support For Non-Caymanians Actively Explored by Ministry of Community Affairs. Read more
  • Student Taken from Isolation Facility for Assessment on 20 March. Read more
  • Revised Sister Islands Flight Schedule from Cayman Airways. Read more

Friday, 20 March Government Update: 23 New Negative Results, CMO Requires Returning Residents Self-Isolate, New Mental Health Hotline. Read more

  • RCIPS Business Centre at Windjammer Plaza Introduces Changes to Processing of Applications. Read more
  • DVDL Introduces Additional Precautionary Measures, Encourages Online Renewals. Read more
  • DOA Implements Operational Changes, Reduced Hours. Read more
  • Centre for Business Development to Open 23 March, Focus on Business Continuity. Read more
  • NAU Food Stipends for Caymanian Families Whose Children Received School Lunch Assistance. Read more
  • Education Minister Outlines Plans for Schools' Distance Learning. Read more
  • Updates from Ministry on Measures Taken in Education, Agriculture and by Water Authority - Cayman. Read more
  • Governor Confirms British Airways Flight Will Depart London for Grand Cayman Sunday, 22 March. Watch here

Thursday, 19 March Government Update: Two Positive from 40 New Results, Plans for Returning Students & Certain Essential Staff. Read more

  • Two Test Positive in Preliminary Results of 40 More Local Tests. Patients Doing Well, Remain in Isolation. Read more
  • DCFS to Implement Social Distancing, Maintain Client Contact by Phone, WhatsApp and Zoom. Read more

Wednesday, 18 March Government Update: No New Test Results. Additional Control Measures and Economic Support Announced. Read More

  • DLP Outlines COVID-19 Preparations and Implementation of Social Distancing. Read more
  • DVDL Suspends Road Testing, Will Reschedule Appointments. Read more
  • DCS COVID-19 Preparedness Brings Operational Changes. Read more

Tuesday, 17 March Government Update: 20 More Local Tests, Some Businesses to Close or Adjust Offerings, Emergency Stipends. Read more

  • DITC Activates its Business Continuity Plan to Maintain Operational Frameworks, International Obligations. Read more
  • Visitor Extension Process Varied by CBC to Assist Persons Departing the Cayman Islands. Read more
  • Clarification on Self-Isolation. Who Should Self Isolate? Read more
  • HMCIPS Takes Steps to Protect Prisoners and Staff against COVID-19. Read more
  • DCR Adapts Services to Limit Office Visits and Group Programmes. Read more
  • CIPS Suspends International Mail from 23 March as Precautionary Measure.Read more
  • Cayman Islands Regiment Officers Assisting HMCI. Read more
  • DCFS Suspends All Social Visits to Group Homes. Read more

Monday, 16 March Government Update: Premier's Statement Includes International Travel Updates. Read more

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  • HSA Introduces Local Testing for COVID-19, Significantly Reducing Waiting Period. Read more
  • RCIPS Helicopter in Life Saving Mission to Stricken Cruise Ship. Read more
  • HSA Expands, Relocates Flu Clinic at George Town Hospital, Promotes Flu Hotline. Read more
  • NAU Revises Existing Clients' Service Delivery to Support Preparedness Measures. Read more
  • HSA restricts all visitors from 14 March to protect patients and community. Read more
  • First COVID-19 Patient Passes 14 March. Officials Extend Condolences. Read more
  • Governor's Statement on COVID-19 Urges Coming Together. Read more
  • Public Gatherings of More Than 50 People Restricted Effective 13 March. Read more
  • First Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in the Cayman Islands 12 March. Read more
  • CIGOUK Acknowledges UK Prime Minister’s Latest COVID-19 Announcement. Read more
  • First Five Samples Sent to CARPHA for COVID-19 Testing 9 March. Read more
  • Cruise Line Cancels Call to the Cayman Islands 9 March. Read more
  • The Cayman Islands Prepares as Regional Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed. Read more
  • Travel Restrictions and Advice Issued by the Cayman Islands Government 25 February. Read more
  • Health Precautions at the Border and Immigration Advice 3 March. Read More
  • Ministers Attend a Special Meeting to Discuss Ways of Protecting the Region from COVID-19. Read more
  • Cruise Ship Denied Entry on 26 February. Read More
  • Cayman Islands Government Places COVID-19 on Schedule of Notifiable Diseases. Read more

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