Topic: coronavirus
COVID-19 vaccination schedule November 2021
The Public Health Department has published the latest schedule for the COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for November 2021.
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.
Lateral flow test supplies run low, sharp increase in COVID testing continues
This week's increased number of COVID cases has fuelled a high demand for lateral flow tests, as well as prompted a significant uptick in PCR testing.
Businesses fear labour shortages as COVID cases mount
Concern is growing over potential workforce challenges as COVID cases escalate in the Cayman Islands.
Businesses are seeking clarity over quarantine requirements for contacts of positive cases amid fears that large swathes of the workforce could be forced to stay home.
Where to get a COVID-19 PCR test
Where to get a COVID-19 PCR test in the Cayman Islands.
126 positive results in latest update
There were 126 positive COVID-19 test results reported Wednesday, 123 of which are believed to be locally transmitted cases, according to a press release issued on behalf of the Ministry of Health and Wellness.
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.
Local cases spark mass COVID testing on Cayman Brac
Fuelled by fears over a community outbreak of COVID-19 after two people on Cayman Brac tested positive on Monday, and a further 17 cases were discovered the following day, a long queue of cars lined up at the Aston Rutty Civic Centre on Wednesday as people sought to get swabbed.
Rising COVID numbers put Cayman on CDC high-risk list
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has placed the Cayman Islands on its list of high-risk destinations as local numbers of COVID-19 continue to rise here.
FDA advisers back Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children
An expert panel on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to recommend the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorize the Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, saying the benefits of inoculation outweigh the risks.
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.
$1 million set aside for stipends for quarantining families
The government has approved $1 million to fund a stipend for Caymanians and permanent residency holders who have lost earnings while in quarantine as a result of the local outbreak of COVID-19.
Governor and premier receive booster jabs
On Friday morning, Governor Martyn Roper and Premier Wayne Panton joined the growing number of people opting for a third, or booster, dose of the vaccine.
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.
Six children among 28 new community cases of COVID-19
Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee reported on Thursday that there were 28 new cases of community transmission of COVID-19 in Cayman, of which six are children.
3 children among 15 new community cases of COVID-19
Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee reported on Wednesday that there were 15 new cases of community transmission of COVID-19 in Cayman, of which three are children.
14 further community COVID-19 positives reported
Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee reported an additional 14 community cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday.
19 children among 42 cases of community transmission
Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee reported on Monday that there are 42 new cases of community transmission of COVID-19, of which 19 are children.
COVID-19 lateral flow pilot programme launched
Nearly 70 families were signed up to participate in a COVID-19 lateral flow testing programme on Saturday 16 Oct.
Law mandating vaccinations for non-Caymanians in effect
Law changes that now require COVID-19 vaccinations for non-Caymanians have come into force, which means that, as of 14 Oct., any work permit application, new or renewal, must show proof of vaccination.
13 community positives reported, as first dose vaccinations cross 79%
Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee has reported thirteen community positives on Friday, including five children.
Premier: Border-reopening date to be announced next week
An announcement on a border reopening date is expected next week, Premier Wayne Panton said at a press briefing Thursday.
Government weighs removing verifiable vaccination requirement for Cayman arrivals
The requirement to present a QR code in order to demonstrate an arriving passenger has been verifiably vaccinated could soon be off the table for those travelling to Cayman, according to Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan.
Eight children among 13 new community positives
Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee reported on Wednesday that there are 13 new cases of community transmission of COVID-19, of which eight are children.
First-time vaccinations drop again
Weekly first-dose COVID-19 vaccinations have dropped to an average of less than 300 over the past three weeks, after the first community transmissions in almost a year caused a brief but steep surge in vaccination numbers in September.
Explainer: How do lateral flow tests work?
As plans move ahead to roll out lateral flow tests in Cayman as part of screenings for COVID-19 in local schools, the Compass takes a look at how effective they are and how they work.
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.
More than 1,400 people in isolation amid uptick in community cases
A total of 1,415 individuals, including families impacted by the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in schools, remain in isolation, according to figures released by the Ministry of Health and Wellness.
Masks, school closures only increase fear of COVID-19 in students, says doctor
Mask mandates and school closures due to COVID-19 will only increase the fear of the virus among students in the community, especially when it will only make them mildly ill, local consultant paediatrician and neonatologist Dr. Sara Watkin has said.
COVID-positive infants released from hospital
Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee announced Monday that two infants who were hospitalised with COVID-19 last week have been discharged. This news comes as Lee confirmed that there were 14 new local COVID cases, which include 10 children.
Cayman’s first lateral flow COVID-19 tests arrive Monday
Cayman's first batch of lateral flow tests, which are expected to be used initially for screening of those in isolation due to COVID-19 outbreak in schools, will arrive on the BA flight on Monday.
Education boss stands by mask mandate for schools
Despite resistance in some quarters, Director of the Department of Education Services Mark Ray is standing by the decision to mandate masks in schools for students age 5 and above.
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.
Explainer: Mandatory vaccines
Parliament this week passed two bills – the Customs and Border Control (Amendment) Bill and the Immigration (Transition) (Amendment) Bill – that mandate COVID-19 vaccines for certain categories of non-Caymanians in the Cayman Islands. Here, we take a quick look at what entails.
Lee: Rapid home tests may be here after mid-term break
Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee says self-administered lateral flow tests, which can be used at home to detect COVID antigens rapidly, are expected to be available when schools return after the mid-term break.
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.
Staff shortages prompt early mid-term breaks for gov’t schools
Government schools across Grand Cayman will begin mid-term break early as the number of students testing positive for COVID-19 and the number of staff in isolation relating to those cases continue to rise.
9 new community COVID cases reported
Nine new local cases of COVID-19 have been reported, including eight schoolchildren, in the latest results.
The Resh Hour with Mark Ray, Department of Education Services
Director of the Department of Education Services Mark Ray joins Compass journalist Reshma Ragoonath to discuss the recent outbreaks in schools, new COVID guidelines and mask mandates.
Governor supports mandatory vaccination bills
Governor Martyn Roper issued a statement Wednesday in support of the government's recent passage of two bills mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for non-Caymanians in the Cayman Islands.
Plans under way to bring rapid COVID-19 home tests to Cayman
Government plans to introduce new regulations that will pave the way for the use of rapid lateral flow COVID-19 tests on island by the Health Services Authority and the private sector.
MPs pass bills mandating COVID vaccines for non-Caymanians
Members of Parliament on Tuesday passed two bills mandating COVID-19 vaccination for non-Caymanians in the Cayman Islands.
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.
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.
Manderson: Civil service to mirror private-sector vaccination rules
Deputy Governor Franz Manderson said, as head of the civil service, he would not be requiring mandatory vaccinations for Caymanian civil servants, including frontline workers, but provisions may be put in place mandating vaccines for non-Caymanian civil servants.
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...
38 new community COVID cases recorded
Cayman recorded 38 new cases of community transmission of COVID on Monday, the majority of which are school children, Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee said in his latest update.
Children, dependents of Caymanians dropped from mandatory vaccination bill
Children and dependents of Caymanians will not included in proposed amendments to the Customs and Border Control Bill, the government announced in parliament during a debate on the bill Monday.
‘Freedom of choice’ demonstrations held as gov’t debates vaccine mandates
Nearly 200 people gathered outside Parliament Monday to demonstrate against a pair of bills debated by parliamentarians Monday that would require COVID-19 vaccinations for non-Caymanians.
Politicians begin debate on mandatory vaccinations
Lawmakers on Monday morning began debating the first of two pieces of legislation that would mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for non-Caymanians.
COVID-19 vaccination schedule October 2021
The Public Health Department has published the latest schedule for the COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for October 2021.
Opposition calls for withdrawal of ‘discriminatory’ vaccine law changes
Opposition lawmakers Monday morning called for government to withdraw proposed vaccination law changes just hours before Cayman's parliamentarians were set to debate a pair of bills that would require vaccinations for many of Cayman's residents and visitors.
Students, teachers from three schools to be COVID-tested on Sunday
Public Health announced that teachers and students from five classes at three different schools will be tested today that the Cayman Islands Hospital COVID-19 Testing Clinic, after a positive COVID-19 case was detected in each of these classes.
Classes at multiple schools to self-isolate after more COVID found
Following the identification of additional positive COVID-19 cases in students, two more classes at Prospect Primary School, one class at John Gray High School and one class at Triple C will switch to remote learning on Monday.
Government releases new COVID protocol for schools
After Public Health confirmed on Friday that seven additional children have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, government published details of its new protocol for handling positive COVID cases in schools.
Study: Surgical masks more effective than cloth
A new study, the largest of its kind, by a group of scientists from Yale, Stanford and UC Berkeley universities and other institutions has shown that masks, especially surgical masks, are effective at protecting against COVID-19.
Positive COVID case ends private day cruise
A boat trip to Star Fish Point was cut short Friday when one member of the party, who was awaiting PCR test results to travel the next day, was notified that he had tested positive for COVID-19.
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.
Poll: Do you support proof of vaccination requirements?
Would you favour or oppose businesses requiring people to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination?
Businesses find ways to cope with new regulations
Several businesses across Cayman say the latest COVID-19 regulations, which once again mandate mask wearing, social distancing, crowd-size limitations and, in some circumstances, proof of vaccination before services can be accessed, have caused new hardships.
3 new local COVID cases reported
Health officials have announced that there are three new local COVID-19 cases, as well as two positive cases among travellers.
George Town Primary to reopen Monday
George Town Primary School, which has been shut since 14 Sept. due to a COVID outbreak, will reopen on Monday, the Ministry of Education announced.
11 new local cases, all connected to schools’ outbreaks
Health officials announced there are 11 new cases of community transmission of COVID-19 in the latest results, with five related to Prospect Primary School and six associated with George Town Primary.
The Resh Hour with Deputy Premier Chris Saunders
Deputy Premier Chris Saunders joins Compass journalist Reshma Ragoonath to discuss Cayman's COVID-19 response.
World Heart Day: COVID’s risk to the heart
With Wednesday, 29 Sept., being World Heart Day, the Cayman Compass spoke to a cardiology specialist in Florida who discussed the impact COVID has on heart patients, as well as the way the virus can attack the heart in patients who have no previous cardiac issues.
Prospect Primary student tests positive for COVID
A year six student at Prospect Primary School has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, Public Health confirmed Tuesday afternoon.
5 new local COVID cases among 17 positive results
Five further cases of community transmission have been reported Monday, three of which are connected to the first local outbreak of COVID-19 since last year and two linked to the George Town Primary School outbreak.
Gov’t looking at mandatory vaccines for contracted civil servants
Deputy Governor Franz Manderson has said the civil service will join the elected government in looking at developing legislation to require civil servants on government contracts to be vaccinated.
Primary school mask mandate counter to international advice
The requirement for children over age 5 to wear a mask in school, if they cannot maintain a distance of 6 feet from others, runs counter to guidance offered by the World Health Organization and the Department of Education in England.
