Topic: community transmission
25 in hospital as 139 new COVID cases reported
The latest COVID-19 statistics show that, of 991 PCR tests taken on Thursday, there were a total of 139 new positive cases recorded, according to Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee.
More than two-thirds of COVID cases unvaccinated
The overwhelming majority of COVID cases and most COVID-related hospitalisations in Cayman affect the unvaccinated.
Active COVID cases cross 2,000 mark
Cayman's active COVID-19 cases reached a new high of 2,118, as a record 669 new community cases were logged by Public Health from 8am Friday to 8am Monday.
125 new local cases reported, 11 now in hospital
The Public Health Department reported 125 new local transmission cases of COVID-19 in Cayman, bringing the islands' total active cases to 1,421. Three more people have been hospitalised, meaning there are now 11 people with the virus in hospital.
111 new local COVID reports, bringing active cases to 1,299
In its latest update, the Public Health Department reported 111 new local COVID cases, bringing the total number of active cases in the Cayman Islands to 1,299.
418 community positive COVID cases reported; 8 in hospital
437 total positive COVID-19 results have been reported up to 8am on Monday, comprising 418 community cases and 19 travellers according to an update from the Public Health Department.
70 COVID cases on Sister Islands
There are currently 70 active COVID-19 cases on Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, according to statistics from the Brac's Faith Hospital.
Community outbreak on the rise, as 153 new COVID cases discovered
Cayman’s COVID-19 community outbreak continues to spread as new data from medical officials shows an additional 153 people have tested positive for the virus, along with one traveller.
Increasing COVID cases delay notification of positive results
The rapidly growing number of cases in the Cayman Islands is leading to a delay in notifying those who have tested positive, Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee said on Wednesday.
90 new local COVID cases, 2 more hospitalised
There have been 90 newly confirmed cases of community transmission of COVID-19 since Monday morning, during which time two people who tested positive for the virus were hospitalised, Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee said in his latest update.
Little Cayman COVID-positive resident travelled to all three islands
A Little Cayman resident, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday in Grand Cayman, travelled from Little Cayman to Cayman Brac and then on to Grand Cayman before receiving test results that day, Public Health said Monday.
81 local COVID cases reported over weekend; one hospitalised
Since Friday, 81 people, including 13 children, have tested positive for COVID-19 in the local community, and one person with COVID has been hospitalised, Chief Medical Office Dr. John Lee reported Monday morning.
Cayman Airways closes ticket office temporarily over COVID case
Cayman Airways closed its ticket office this weekend for a deep cleaning after an airline staffed tested positive for COVID-19.
Red Cross: Prep for quarantine same as for hurricane
With COVID in the community now a daily reality, Red Cross director Jondo Obi is advising residents to prepare for the possibility of quarantine like they would for a hurricane.
Five children among eight new local COVID-19 cases
Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee reported eight new community cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, of which five are children.
21 new community COVID cases; 16 are children
As of Friday morning, 8 Oct., 21 new cases of local transmission of COVID-19 have been reported out of 763 PCR tests processed since Thursday.
COVID-positive child hospitalised amid 5 new cases
The latest COVID-19 test results show there are five new community transmission cases of COVID-19, all involving children, one of whom has been admitted to hospital.
9 new community COVID cases reported
Nine new local cases of COVID-19 have been reported, including eight schoolchildren, in the latest results.
10 new local COVID cases reported
Cayman recorded 10 new cases of community transmission of COVID-19 on Tuesday and five in travellers, according to the latest update from the Ministry of Health and Wellness.
Premier: Gov’t to give month’s notice before reopening borders
Before it opens the borders, the Cayman Islands government will give a month's notice of its plans, Premier Wayne Panton said Tuesday.
Gov’t: Assistance to be given to quarantiners in local outbreaks
Health Minister Sabrina Turner said in Parliament Tuesday that the government would be announcing plans this week to assist people who are in mandatory quarantine because of the recent local COVID-19 outbreaks.
Businesses shift gears to live with COVID-19
As COVID-19 community cases are becoming more widespread, local businesses are preparing to 'coexist with the virus' by aiming for an operational and mindset...
11 new cases of community transmission reported
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.
All airport staff should be vaccinated
I am a quarantined triple-vaccinated visitor. I read everything in the Cayman Compass. As I passed through the airport, I asked the health workers and...
Cayman’s doctors ‘ready’ for COVID impact
Cayman's medical fraternity is ready for a potential increase in cases of COVID-19, should that situation arise as a result of opening Cayman's borders.
Government issues new mask mandate for all public schools
The Ministry of Education has mandated the wearing of masks in all public school in almost all circumstances.
Another George Town Primary student tests positive for COVID-19
One more child has tested positive form the George Town Primary School community outbreak of COVID-19 said Chief Medical Officer Dr John Lee.
Quarantine breaches head to court
Public Health continues to investigate how two individuals with no travel history contracted the virus, as two breach cases are expected to be heard in Summary Court during the week beginning 13 Sept.
