Topic: coronavirus
Second COVID-19 case confirmed in Jamaica
Jamaica has a second confirmed imported case of the coronavirus, according to the Jamaica Gleaner.
This was announced by Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher...
$1.1 million for coronavirus fight
The Cayman Islands government has allocated $1.1 million to prepare for the COVID-19 threat.
Sister Islands residents meet officials on coronavirus
Residents on Cayman Brac and Little Cayman have been meeting with health and government officials to discuss coronavirus preparedness.
Jamaica confirms first case of coronavirus
A female patient in Jamaica has contracted coronavirus, Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton announced at a press conference
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US travel warning sparks fears of cruise decline
US citizens have been warned not to travel on cruise ships in a move that could have a huge knock-on effect on the tourism industry.
Five Cayman cases tested for possible coronavirus
Five people in the Cayman Islands are being tested for coronavirus, health officials revealed Monday.
Caribbean Princess cancels Cayman call, offloads 2 sick passengers
The Caribbean Princess cruise ship cancelled its call to Grand Cayman on Monday amid coronavirus concerns, after offloading two critically ill passengers who were then airlifted from Cayman to Florida.
Caymanian chef flies out of Italy’s ‘red zone’
A Caymanian chef has described the mayhem in northern Italy after flying out of Milan just as the city and large swathes of the country are being put on lockdown to halt the spread of coronavirus.
Distributor: Don’t panic buy
One of Cayman’s leading distributors has assured that there are enough sanitisation products available to meet customers’ demands, and supplementary orders have already been issued to beef up local stocks.
Public meetings on coronavirus scheduled
A Public Health England laboratory specialist is expected to be dispatched to the Cayman Islands this week to support local efforts to respond to the coronavirus threat.
Port Authority: Protocols are being followed
Cayman’s port leaders have issued assurances that, amid the global coronavirus outbreak, all health protocols are being followed, especially when it comes to cruise and cargo ships touching local shores. The announcement comes as Cayman is set to receive 31 ships – 24 cruise and seven cargo – this week.
Public Health England joins Cayman in coronavirus response efforts
A Public Health England laboratory specialist is expected to be dispatched to the Cayman Islands next week to support local efforts in response to the Coronavirus threat, according to a Governor’s Office statement on Friday evening.
Stores ration disinfectants amid coronavirus fears
Multiple grocery stores in Grand Cayman are rationing their cleaning and hand sanitising products because of the recent coronavirus outbreak. Government has also waived...
Cruise lines in turmoil over coronavirus
The outbreak of the coronavirus has caused a perfect storm for the cruise industry.
Virus fears starting to impact tourism
Several Cayman Islands hotels are seeing cancellations amid fears that anxiety over the coronavirus is having a chilling effect on global travel.
Government suspends non-essential official travel
Government has suspended all non-essential official business travel as “a precautionary step” as it continues its efforts to keep the coronavirus away from local shores.
Businesses preparing for spread of coronavirus
The UK government has predicted, in a coronavirus action plan released on Tuesday, that up to one-fifth of the British workforce could be absent from their jobs at the peak of an epidemic. Based on that warning, employers are ramping up their efforts to prepare as well as protect staff and update business continuity plans to deal with the potential impact of wider contagion.
OECD warns COVID-19 could halve global growth
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has warned that coronavirus has the potential to wipe out half of economic growth this year.
U20 footballers at ‘very low risk’ of coronavirus on trip
The Cayman Islands under-20 women’s national football team returned home Tuesday from the Dominican Republic, after being knocked out of the CONCACAF championships, and...
Cayman opens emergency operations centre amid virus fears
Cayman has activated its National Emergency Operations Centre in response to the coronavirus threat, the government announced Tuesday evening.
Carnival reroutes ship back to Cayman
Carnival cruise line has re-routed one of its ships to Cayman Tuesday morning after talks with deputy Premier Moses Kirkconnell.
Cayman awaiting coronavirus testing kits
Testing kits that can be used to confirm coronavirus cases within 24 hours are en route to the Cayman Islands, according to the Health Services Authority.
Airlines waive change fees amid coronavirus outbreak
Several airlines have announced this week that they are waiving flight-change fees due to coronavirus concerns.
Caribbean officials agree on coronavirus protocol
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) heads of governments and ministers of health held an emergency meeting on Sunday in Barbados to establish a regional protocol for dealing with the COVID-19 virus.
Masks, sanitisers sell out amid virus scare
Surgical masks and hand sanitisers are selling out at stores and pharmacies throughout the Cayman Islands as residents and visitors snap up those items amid growing fears over the coronavirus.
Cayman Airways waives change fees amid virus outbreak
Cayman Airways is waiving fees this month for customers who change their travel plans amid concerns about flying internationally during the coronavirus outbreak.
Officials deny reports of coronavirus patient being treated in Cayman
Public health officials have denied online reports of an Italian cruise ship tourist being treated in a local hospital for suspected coronovirus, saying the man has influenza.
‘Nothing to fear’ over Italian cruise ship
All passengers from an Italian cruise ship, the Costa Luminosa, were allowed to disembark in Grand Cayman Saturday morning, despite anxiety over the Coronavirus.
Government issues travel restrictions to manage Coronavirus
The Ministry of Health, Public Health officials and the management of the Health Services Authority confirm that at this time there are no cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 in the country.
The economic impact of the coronavirus
In today’s highly integrated global supply chain, the closure of factories in China is directly disrupting production in emerging Asian countries.
MSC cruise met with protest, public fear in Mexico
After landing denials in Jamaica and Grand Cayman, the MSC Meragvilia sailed to Cozumel, Mexico on Wednesday, with the reassurance that local health officials had authorised the ship for landing.
Cayman turns away cruise ship amid coronavirus concerns
A cruise ship carrying a crew member who had been isolated on board with flu-like symptoms was denied entry to the Cayman Islands on Wednesday.
Coronavirus: Isolated patients cleared
Local health officials have confirmed that the Cayman Islands does not have any cases, or suspected cases, of coronavirus or COVID-19.
Update: Mandatory quarantine implemented for coronavirus
Government has imposed mandatory quarantine and is working on travel restrictions for travellers and residents who have been to mainland China.
Mandatory quarantine measures implemented for coronavirus
Travellers who have been to mainland China within the previous 14 days will be subject to mandatory quarantine upon arrival to the Cayman Islands, following measures implemented Monday by Cabinet.
Border control gets health advice on coronavirus
Cayman’s Customs and Border Control officers will be assisted by a Public Health Department staffer to handle health screenings during busy periods at local ports of entry.
Caymanians in China encouraged to leave
British nationals, including Caymanians, have been told to leave China if they are able to, according to Cayman’s UK office.
HSA flu clinic opens
The Health Services Authority has opened a temporary flu clinic at the George Town General Practice Clinic.
Coronavirus latest: People with travel to China being monitored
Health officials have said they are monitoring a “very small” number of people on island who have travelled from China.
$1M sought for coronavirus fight
Health officials will be requesting Cabinet approval for just over $1 million as part of local coronavirus response preparations.
No local coronavirus cases reported
Health officials confirm there are no cases of coronavirus in the Cayman Islands.
Jamaica imposes China travel ban
Jamaica implemented a travel ban to and from China on Friday amid rising fears over the international outbreak of the coronavirus.
Cayman ramping up coronavirus response efforts
Cayman’s National Security Council is expected to meet early this week to consider whether travel restrictions should be implemented locally in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Cayman UK office urges registration amid coronavirus fears
Cayman’s UK office has called on all Caymanians overseas and those travelling to the UK to register with government representative offices or British embassies.
WHO declares coronavirus a global emergency
In a travel advisory issued on Thursday morning, the Public Health Department announced that surveillance is being stepped up at Cayman's borders and visitors coming to the Caribbean from coronavirus-affected countries would undergo "entrance screening".
Jamaica health minister: No coronavirus
Jamaica’s health minister held an emergency press conference to quash social media rumours of a local suspected case of the potentially deadly coronavirus.
Public Health on lookout for coronavirus
Local public health officials has said they are closely monitoring a newly identified strain of coronavirus, which has claimed the lives of 17 people in China.
