Topic: Cayman Islands Public Health Department
Health officials warn about spread of respiratory illnesses
The Ministry of Health and the Public Health Department are advising residents to take proactive steps to reduce the spread of respiratory and viral illnesses following circulation of these infections in the community.
Cayman ramps up vaccination drive as measles reported in Miami area
With the US measles outbreak now reaching Miami, the Cayman Islands Public Health Department says it is ramping up vaccination efforts on island.
Six chickenpox cases reported in schools
Six cases of the highly contagious chickenpox disease have been confirmed within the local school system prompting the Public Health Department to host a special vaccination clinic this Saturday to counter its spread.
Cayman Public Health: Amputations among male diabetics 2.5 times higher than global rate
Amputations among male diabetics in Cayman are 2.5 times higher than the estimated global rate, attendees at a national healthcare conference heard this week.
Cayman fights dengue threat with fire and flights
The smell of freshly burnt swamp grass being carried off by the evening breeze along Eastern Avenue is swiftly followed by the sight of a thin haze of grey smoke rising on the horizon – a backyard fire has been lit as residents try to chase away potent dengue infested mosquitos.
Health screenings for students begin
Health screenings for students entering school for the first time has commenced at district health centers and are being conducted by Public Health Department staff.
Cayman takes COVID fight to local supermarkets
Typically when you head to the supermarket you're likely to pick up the odd impulse item or two, chances are a COVID-19 booster shot may not fall into that category.
BA.5 Omicron sub-variant detected in Cayman for first time
Public Health has detected the BA.5 sub-variant of the COVID Omicron strain, which has led to a surge in infections, and re-infections, worldwide, in the Cayman Island for the first time.
Local doctors urge parents to be ‘aware not alarmed’ over hepatitis
Addressing the reported global increase in hepatitis cases in children, interim Chief Medical Officer Dr. Autilia Newton said Cayman needs to be "aware but not alarmed".
Public Health: Don’t trick or treat if you feel unwell
With Cayman's COVID-19 cases sharply increasing, Public Health is advising anyone who may be ill or have a sick family member to stay home this weekend as people get ready to celebrate Halloween.
Public Health letter required for UK entry if travelling via amber list countries
Travellers heading to the UK via an 'amber list' country are required to present a letter of certification from Cayman's Public Health and a vaccination certificate issued in the Cayman Islands, according to a reminder issued today by Public Health.
Cayman removed from US Zika list
The Cayman Islands has been removed from an American advisory list that warns travelers where there is a risk of local transmission of the Zika virus. The jurisdiction was placed on the U.S-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention list last year.
3 new local Zika cases reported, bringing total to 12
Three more cases of local transmissions of the Zika virus have been confirmed through laboratory testing, bringing the total number of Zika cases transmitted locally to 12, according to the Cayman Islands Public Health Department.
Student health screenings begin next month
The Public Health Department will conduct free health screenings over the summer for all first-time students entering government or private schools in the Cayman Islands.
Zika virus spreading through region
While no cases of the Zika virus have been reported in the Cayman Islands, the virus continues to spread across the Caribbean and the world.
