Officials from the Ministry of Health and Wellness have reported 11 new cases of community COVID-19 transmission, spanning four schools, a preschool and two instances in which there is no known connection to other positive results.
Two positives in travellers were also detected, according to the release from the ministry, bringing the total number of COVID cases reported on Friday to 13.
The 11 instances of community transmission comprise:
- six students (three from Prospect Primary; one from John Gray High School who is a direct contact of a previously reported positive from Prospect; one from George Town Primary and one from Triple C School.
- one preschooler
- two adults connected to students
- two community acquired cases, with no known connection to any existing positives.
The details, which were first posted on Health Minister Sabrina Turner’s Facebook page add that Chief Nursing Officer Dr. Hazel Brown reported 688 total tests have been recorded since yesterday’s update.
Brown, in her report, acknowledged Cayman now has an “established” community spread of the virus, but stated “as of this morning the last [hospital] admission was on 8 Sept.”
She reported that inpatient, who had been vaccinated, “continues to improve”.
“All the children are doing well, with most of the current cases being asymptomatic. We continue to appeal to the public to take the vaccine if you are able to do so. However, vaccinated or not, please take all measures to protect yourself and our community – wear a mask, sanitise your hands and practise physical distancing when interacting outside of your family and household,” Brown said.
Meanwhile, 73% (51,759 people) of Cayman’s total estimated population of 71,106 have been fully vaccinated, and 78% (55,200 people) have received at least one dose.
Brown said 63 people have also received booster shots.
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