Topic: coronavirus
Honduras to reopen domestic and international flights
Honduras will be reopening its airports to both domestic and international flights, on 10 Aug. and 17 Aug., respectively.
No new COVID-19 cases
Cayman continued its three-week run of all negative COVID-19 tests on Tuesday.
Bermuda, Barbados launch digital nomad visas
Bermuda and Barbados have launched one-year residence options for remote workers, offering an alternative work environment during the COVID-19 pandemic
New push for digital payments
Cayman’s payment systems lag behind the rest of the world, and reform is needed to help businesses survive, according to Digital Cayman.
Latest test results all negative
Of the 279 COVID-19 tests carried out since Friday, all have returned negative results, Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee reported Monday.
All boats allowed back at Rum Point, Stingray City, Sandbar
Under the latest COVID-19 control regulations, certain restrictions, including a ban on privately-owned boats at Rum Point, Stingray City, the Sandbar and Starfish Point, are being lifted from 1 Aug.
Time lost on temporary work permits to be recompensed
Following a cabinet directive Workforce Opportunities and Residency Cayman (WORC) has commenced recompensing time loss on temporary work permits impacted by government’s “shelter in place” restrictions.
No new COVID cases reported
All of the most recent 180 COVID-19 tests have returned negative results, Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee reported in a statement on Friday.
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Restaurants in ‘survival mode’ amid COVID downturn
Survival is the main goal for Cayman’s restaurants as they seek to stay in business in the absence of tourists and with the local population declining each week.
Cayman extends streak of negative COVID tests
Cayman has not recorded a positive test result since 13 July and there are no active cases in the Cayman Islands.
No new COVID cases for 16 days
For the sixteenth consecutive day, Cayman has recorded no new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Daily COVID-19 tests return negative results
Cayman continued its negative COVID-19 tests stretch Tuesday as no new cases were reported in the latest batch of tests, according to Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee.
Latest repatriation flight takes Philippine nationals home
A British Airways flight is set to depart Grand Cayman this afternoon to repatriate Philippines nationals to their home country.
Gov’t to pay out more tourism-worker stipends
Jobless tourism workers who missed the deadline to register for stipends from the government can still apply for financial assistance when registration reopens on...
Audit estimates $46.7M in COVID-19 spending
The Cayman Islands Government spent around $21.5 million on coronavirus-control measures during the first three months of pandemic response, according to analysis released Monday by the Office of the Auditor General.
No new COVID cases for 14 days
The Cayman Islands has gone 14 days without a single positive COVID-19 case, health officials confirmed Monday.
When will markets return to normal?
The most important message at the moment is to stay safe and do what you can as an individual to help others in our community in the Cayman Islands when and where you can.
Cayman has second fully COVID-free day
Cayman continued its streak of COVID-free test results Friday, when none of the 65 tests carried out since the day before came back positive.
Tourism Minister: ‘We won’t take undue risks’
Tourism Minister Moses Kirkconnell says the island is not taking any 'undue risks' with its soft reopening of the border in September.
Cayman’s active COVID-19 cases down to zero
All of Cayman's COVID-19 cases now have fully recovered and the latest batch of tests have returned only negative results.
Government releases more details on ‘BioButton’
The Cayman Islands government said Thursday it is working with a US biotech company called BioIntelliSense to use its health monitoring 'BioButton' device as part of Cayman's phased border reopening plan.
Tourism plan targets route back to half a million visitors
Cayman Islands tourism leaders today unveiled a comprehensive action plan for the recovery of the industry following the devastating impact of the coronavirus crisis.
Latest COVID results all negative
There were no results positive for COVID-19 in the latest batch of tests, according to Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee.
Only one COVID case still active
According to the latest results released by health officials, Cayman currently has just one active COVID case.
No new cases in latest results
Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee reported Monday that there were no confirmed positive cases among 529 COVID-19 tests that were carried out since Friday.
Cancer patient fights COVID
Being strong in the face of adversity is not a new concept for cancer patient Winston Powell, so when he was diagnosed with COVID-19, it was no surprise that he drew on his strength to fight the virus and keep his family’s morale up.
COVID-test requirement removed for Sister Islands visits
People visiting the Sister Islands are no longer required to undergo a COVID-19 test prior to their trip.
Five ideas for a green recovery
As Cayman plans its vision for a post-COVID future, ideas are emerging for a green recovery. Here we summarise some of the recommendations from various reports and advisors that they say can help grow jobs and protect the environment.
Gov’t considering extension of health insurance payment scheme
Health Minister Dwayne Seymour has said government is considering an extension of its health insurance payment assistance programme.
Easing of COVID-19 restrictions comes into effect
Premier Alden McLaughlin on Friday further outlined easing of Cayman’s COVID-19 suppression measures scheduled to take place on Sunday.
COVID fears could impact Cayman’s cancer cases
Local cancer experts are projecting a potential spike in newly diagnosed, late-stage cancer cases amid concerns that people were reluctant to visit their doctors during the COVID lockdown.
Cayman’s borders to reopen in September
Deputy Premier and Tourism Minister Moses Kirkconnell on Friday announced Cayman's borders will reopen to international travel starting on 1 Sept. The reopening will come in phases.
Compass roundtable: Cayman 2.0 – a post-COVID-19 work place
Today, we discuss topics related to the work place, including remote working and its impact on various sectors, including real estate and immigration.
Fact check: Knowns and unknowns about COVID-19
For everything we currently know about the novel coronavirus, many more aspects remain to be revealed and understood. Here are some of the areas where COVID-19 knowledge has evolved or where unknowns remain.
Poll: Should Cayman’s borders be reopened to international travel?
As Cayman's leaders grapple with how and when to safely reopen its borders, we want to know from our readers if they think the...
Compass survey: Virus led to financial and health anxiety
Most Cayman residents worried about health, money, jobs or the mental side effects of the shelter-in-place and curfew restrictions. Results from an online survey...
Active COVID-19 cases remain at 2
No new positive COVID-19 test results were reported Wednesday by Cayman’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee. A total of 287 COVID-19 tests were included in Wednesday’s results, all of which were negative.
Insurance companies: Premium invoices submitted to government
Health Minister Dwayne Seymour and the Cayman Islands Health Insurance Association have sought to allay concerns that people who have applied for government assistance in paying health insurance premiums are adequately covered.
Want Cayman’s borders open? COVID’S incubation period – not testing – is the challenge
Property owners and those wishing to stay for extended periods of time may be among first allowed in Cayman due to ease of tracing, monitoring.
No new COVID cases in latest results
There were no new positive COVID-19 cases among the latest round of tests, Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee reported today.
HSA lab conducts 10 years worth of tests in three months
The HSA lab has processed roughly 20,000 tests - 10 years' worth of work under normal circumstances - during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cayman confirms first new COVID cases since 1 July
Cayman ended its streak of COVID-free test results on Monday, with two of 552 tests returning positive for SARS-CoV-2. The individuals who tested positive were identified through the community screening programme.
Second Noah’s Ark flight takes to the skies
The second Noah’s Ark Project flight departed for Toronto from the Owen Roberts International Airport on Monday morning taking with it a number of rescue animals and families to Canada.
COVID lockdown pushes imports increase
Online shopping during COVID-19 restrictions fuelled an increase in imports, as the Customs and Border Control agency reported a record-breaking amount of imported goods.
Work-from-home trend could impact commercial real estate
One obvious side-effect of the work-from-home movement is likely to be the demand for office space.
Remote Island: A new era for working life?
In the latest of our Cayman 2.0 series examining how the coronavirus crisis will impact the long term future of the Cayman Islands, we examine the world of work.
Cancer and COVID
While medical professionals continue to analyse the COVID-19 strain, it is clear those with compromised immune systems – like cancer patients – are at risk, and local patients are not chancing contracting the virus.
2nd evacuation flight to Philippines announced
A second British Airways flight to Manila, Philippines, is set to depart Grand Cayman on 28 July, according to Governor Martyn Roper's social media pages.
Stingray City, Sandbar unlocked for tour operators
Commercial vessels with wildlife interaction zone (WIZ) licences for Stingray City and the Sandbar can now access the popular sites under specified conditions, according to new regulations released Friday evening.
R3 Foundation readying Cayman for next threats
The newly-formed R3 Foundation is raising a significant war chest to help Cayman be better prepared for the next potential disaster.
Cayman continues its streak of COVID-free test results
The streak of no new COVID-19 cases continues as Medical Officer for Health, Dr. Samuel Williams-Rodriguez reported 437 negative results Friday, according to a Government Information Services press release.
DoE preps for Sandbar reopening
Restrictions at Stingray City and the Sandbar are set to be lifted on 19 July and the Department of Environment is preparing for the return of visitors to the North Sound sites.
No new COVID cases since 1 July
Cayman has gone more than a week without any new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
No new COVID cases reported Wednesday
In his latest update on COVID-19 results, Medical Officer for Health Dr. Samuel Williams-Rodriguez stated today that there are no positive results among 310 tests carried out in the past 24 hours.
Starfish emerge in numbers in North Side
Popular nature attraction Starfish Point has seen a resurgence of its namesake animal during the COVID-19 lockdown, and the Department of Environment is urging the public to take extra care when visiting the site.
Police: Bar owners warned for prosecution as crowds flock to pubs
Police over the weekend found bar staff and sometimes angry customers breaching the Prevention, Control and Suppression of COVID-19 Regulations that are currently in place, according to an RCIPS press release issued late Tuesday.
No new COVID reports in latest results
No new positive COVID-19 cases were reported among the 583 COVID-19 tests carried out since Friday, according to the Medical Officer for Health Dr. Samuel Williams-Rodriguez.
Editorial: The chance to build a better Cayman
The COVID-19 crisis has given Cayman's leaders the chance to press the reset button and the long-term ambition must be to build a stronger, more resilient and self-reliant Cayman that reflects a clear vision of where the islands want to go.
Cayman 2.0: Rethinking the vision for our islands
The Cayman Compass' new series will explore the challenges and opportunities that face Cayman as it plans for a post-COVID world. In the first of an ongoing series, journalist James Whittaker talks to some of the key players shaping the vision of the island’s future.
Mixed emotions as 270 Indian nationals depart Cayman
It was a bittersweet moment for many of the 270 Indian nationals as they left Grand Cayman Friday on the first Indian airbridge flight organized by the Governor’s Office and Cayman Islands government.
No new COVID cases as more restrictions to be eased Sunday
Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee reported results for 316 COVID-19 tests Friday at the government's COVID-19 press conference, all of which were negative.
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Ask the Experts: Education in the time of COVID-19
Following the Education Minister's comments last week, we talk about what the next school year may look like. Joining us to discuss education in...
Hurricane evacuations unlikely
As the country prepares for what is expected to be an active hurricane season at a time when borders remain closed both locally and internationally, there are concerns that evacuation flights will not be an option if a large storm heads Cayman’s way.
#LetsTalk | Man on the street in Cayman Brac
Several islanders commented that they are happy to see life moving again, but many remain cautious.
COVID roundup: No new cases reported Thursday
Plus, information on evacuation flights, tourism stipends and the HSA Flu Clinic closes.
Indian community survives COVID-19 by leaning on each other
Members of Cayman’s Indian community head back to their home country Friday with their heads held high after helping each other through an “unimaginable experience” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
1 new COVID-19 case; DoT to contact stipend registrants
201 people have now tested positive for COVID-19 out of 24,069 individuals tested.
Don Foster’s manager brings business back from the dead
It will be a scaled down operation focussing on scuba diving only and with no retail element or snorkel tours geared towards cruise tourists.
1 new COVID-19 case reported Tuesday
200 people have now tested positive for COVID-19.
Education roundup: Minister outlines school reopening plan
Minister of Education Juliana O’Connor-Connolly appeared alongside several of her colleagues during the 26 June government press conference to address questions about reopening Cayman’s schools.
3 new cases of COVID-19 reported
Two of the three are returning travellers and one is presumed to have acquired the condition locally.
Testing 2.0: How the new antibody tests work
Back in May, Cayman Compass journalist James Whittaker got the COVID-19 swab as part of a feature story explaining the testing process. On Tuesday, in a sequel to that story, he visited Health City Cayman Islands to do the same for the new antibody tests.
