Topic: coronavirus
Travellers adjust to new pre-testing requirement
Starting Thursday, Cayman will require a negative COVID-19 test from all travellers 72 hours prior to entry, a move that has triggered changes in travel plans for some and concern for others.
Suspected local COVID-19 transmission may be false positive
Local health officials have flagged a possible community transmission COVID-19 case in the latest screening results after a traveller who cleared quarantine tested positive for the virus at a private hospital.
Cayman awaits next vaccine batch; governor urges patience
Cayman is likely to exhaust its first tranche of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines this week, and it remains unclear when the next batch will arrive.
3 travellers positive in latest COVID results
Of the 301 COVID-19 tests carried out since Friday, three have returned positive results, according to Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee.
New regs outline stiff penalties for faking pre-arrival COVID tests
Under new regulations requiring all incoming travellers to prove they have tested negative for COVID-19 prior to arrival on island, anyone who provides fake or forged documentation to that effect could face two years in jail and a $10,000 fine.
Hundreds respond to COVID-19 vaccine call
Local seniors, some using wheelchairs and walkers, were among the hundreds of people making their way to the Cayman Islands Hospital Friday as they responded to government's call to take the COVID-19 vaccine.
Fact check: COVID-19 vaccine FAQs and myths
There have been a lot of questions surrounding the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine that is currently being administered in Cayman. Here we answer some of them and also look at some of the myths and rumours have that been circulating.
Tourism industry welcomes vaccinations, pre-arrival testing
The Cayman Islands Tourism Association is urging all its members, particularly their frontline workers, to be vaccinated as the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is rolled out locally.
England, Scotland to require travellers to show negative COVID tests
People entering England and Scotland will have to show a negative COVID-19 test result starting next week as authorities try to ramp up protection against new, more infectious strains of the coronavirus from other countries.
Premier: ‘Do the right thing and get vaccinated’
Premier Alden McLaughlin urged everyone in Cayman to 'do our duty' and take the COVID-19 vaccine and help the island return to normalcy.
Local leaders take the COVID-19 vaccine jab
Cayman's leaders have became the first individuals on island to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
HSA staffers undergo COVID-19 vaccine training
Staff at the Health Services Authority spent Wednesday being trained on administering the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine as Cayman prepares to roll out its national COVID-19 vaccination programme, which starts Thursday.
6 new COVID cases among travellers
Six new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded among recently arrived travellers, Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee reported on Wednesday.
3 new positive cases in latest COVID tests
There were three positive results for COVID-19 among the latest 368 tests, Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee reported Tuesday.
COVID vaccine expected to arrive Tuesday
The first doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine are expected to arrive in the Cayman Islands Tuesday afternoon, according to Government Information Services.
Eight new COVID cases as 2020 ends
In the final COVID testing update of 2020, Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee has reported eight new positive cases among the batch of 392 tests carried out on travellers since Wednesday, 30 Dec.
Year in review: COVID-19 in the Cayman Islands
Since the first cases of COVID-19 emerged in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, the virus has infected more than 80 million people worldwide, resulting...
Traveller breaches quarantine after 15 days in isolation
A traveller who breached quarantine after attending a PCR test site on the person's 15th day of isolation has been warned for intended prosecution, according to Travel Cayman.
Four new COVID cases flagged
Four asymptomatic travellers have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee's latest report.
Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine gets UK green light
The United Kingdom has approved the Oxford University/AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine for use.
8 new COVID cases among travellers
Eight travellers have tested positive for COVID-19 since Christmas Eve, according to Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee.
Lee: COVID-19 vaccines to arrive next week
Cayman's first tranche of COVID-19 vaccines is expected to arrive on the British Airways flight scheduled for Tuesday, 5 Jan., Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee confirmed.
Latest COVID test results all negative
There were no positive COVID-19 results among the latest batch of 161 PCR tests, according to Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee.
Protocols reviewed as new COVID-19 strain emerges
The Cayman Islands government is reviewing its existing COVID-19 protocols as global concerns grow over the virulence of the new strain of the novel coronavirus found in the United Kingdom.
5 new COVID cases among travellers
Among the latest batch of 642 COVID-19 tests, five have returned positive result, Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee reported on Monday.
1 traveller tests positive for COVID
Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee confirmed one person tested positive for COVID-19 out of 417 test results reported Friday, according to Government Information...
2 new COVID cases among travellers
There were two new positive cases of COVID-19 among the latest batch of 352 tests, Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee reported on Thursday.
6 new COVID cases among arrivals
There are six new COVID-19 cases among travellers arriving on island.
Returning traveller breaches quarantine for the second time
A traveller who had previously breached quarantine in a government-sponsored facility is reported to have committed a second breach while quarantining at home with...
Vaccinated travellers to be exempted from quarantine
Although being vaccinated against COVID-19 will form part of Cayman's new border-entry protocols in the new year, the inoculation will not be mandatory.
Visiting TV crew not required to quarantine; additional protocols mandated
A four-person crew arriving in Cayman to scout locations for a reality TV show is being allowed to enter and work in the country without going through the required quarantine protocols.
Cayman to roll-out COVID-19 vaccinations in January
Cayman will be rolling out a mass inoculation campaign starting early January once COVID-19 vaccines arrive on local shores, Premier Alden McLaughlin said.
Two travellers from Cayman Brac among six new COVID cases
Two travellers isolating on Cayman Brac were among six new COVID-19 cases reported by Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee Thursday afternoon.
Bermuda facing second wave of COVID-19
Bermuda is experiencing a second wave of the coronavirus, with indoor bars and schools forced to shut their doors amid a fresh outbreak of the virus.
Security bulks up following quarantine breach
The government is increasing security at one of its quarantine facilities after a person breached mandatory isolation there on Sunday, 6 Dec.
1 new positive COVID result
Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee reported one new positive case of COVID-19 out of 377 COVID-19 tests results reported on Wednesday, according to a Government Information Services press release.
One new COVID case reported
Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee reported Tuesday that there was one positive result out of the 272 most recent COVID-19 tests.
No timetable yet on COVID-19 vaccines for Cayman
Even as the UK rolled out its vaccination campaign on Tuesday using the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, there is no word yet on when Cayman will follow suit.
First person in world receives Pfizer COVID vaccine
Margaret Keenan, the 90-year-old grandmother who became the first person in the world to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine outside of a trial in Britain on Tuesday, has a message for others: "Go for it" to beat the devastating disease.
New quarantine breach case under investigation
Police are investigating an alleged breach of quarantine by a traveler who had been isolating in a government facility.
One new positive COVID result reported
Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee confirmed one new positive COVID-19 test result out of 422 reported since Friday, according to Government Information Services.
More than 1,300 now in isolation
More than 1,300 people are now in government isolation as inbound travellers continue to quarantine for more than two weeks in line with government's COVID-19 suppression measures.
Majority of COVID-positive travellers have virus upon arrival
The majority of inbound travellers who have tested positive for COVID-19 had the virus when they landed at Owen Roberts International Airport, according to Public Health Department data.
Premier: Reopening plans hinge on COVID vaccine programme
Premier Alden McLaughlin on Wednesday described the UK’s approval of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine as “very good news”, adding it has significant implications for Cayman.
Three new COVID-19 positives recorded in latest batch of tests
Cayman's COVID-19 confirmed cases have increased by three based on the latest testing report from Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee on Thursday.
Lobby group launches ‘Rethink Cruise Tourism’ campaign
The recently formed Global Cruise Activist Network has launched a 'Rethink Cruise Tourism' campaign calling for a revamp of the cruise ship industry before sailings resume post COVID.
Quarantine breach case goes to DPP
Police have sent a file on Sunday's quarantine breach to the Director of Public Prosecution to determine if a prosecution will go ahead.
UK approves Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine; rollout begins next week
The UK has approved the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine, becoming the first country in the world to approve a vaccine for its population in the fight against COVID-19.
3 new COVID cases among travellers
There are three new positive COVID-19 cases among the latest round of tests, health officials said Tuesday.
8 new COVID cases among travellers
Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee announced Monday that eight new positive COVID-19 cases were reported over the weekend – all among travellers.
Poll: Should Cayman discontinue the quarantine-at-home option?
With another report of an alleged breach of quarantine by a traveller who had been in isolation at a residence after arriving on island, concerns are being raised about the effectiveness of the isolation-at-home quarantine.
Another quarantine breach reported
Police are investigating an alleged breach of quarantine by a traveller who had been in home isolation after arriving on island.
5 new imported COVID cases as $10K breach fine comes into effect
Legislation passed by lawmakers last month to impose $10,000 fines for breaches of COVID-19 quarantine will take effect from Monday, 30 Nov., the government has announced.
Fast COVID testing now available on Brac
Faith Hospital on Cayman Brac can now conduct its own high-speed COVID-19 tests, and will no longer have to send samples to Grand Cayman for processing.
Quarantine breach pair banned; 3 other cases under investigation
A couple who breached quarantine rules have left Cayman and have been banned from returning while COVID-19 measures remain in place, authorities said Wednesday, as they announced that three other breaches are being investigated.
Another traveller tests positive for COVID-19
One new confirmed COVID-19 case has been found out of 481 tests conducted since Monday, 23 Nov., reported Medical Officer of Health Dr. Samuel Williams-Rodriguez.
4 more travellers test positive for COVID-19
Four more travellers have tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday, according to a press release from Government Information Services.
UK orders 350 million COVID vaccines; Cayman among OTs to benefit
Britain has ordered over 350 million doses of the Oxford University and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, which will also be extended to Overseas Territories including Cayman, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Monday.
Cayman’s dive industry fights to stay afloat
In Cayman’s dive industry, where the vast majority of customers are tourists, operators now are depending on local residents for business and trying to keep their heads above water until the borders reopen.
Home quarantine breach under investigation
An isolating traveller has been warned for intended prosecution after an alleged breach of quarantine protocols, Government Information Services reported Sunday night.
2 more travellers COVID-19 positive
Medical Director of Health Dr. Samuel Williams-Rodriguez has confirmed two travellers tested positive out of 295 COVID-19 results reported on Friday, according to Government Information Services.
Traveller tests positive for COVID, as isolation numbers near 1,000
Cayman's confirmed COVID-19 patients increased by one Thursday as the number of individuals quarantining neared 1,000.
Business in the eastern districts – ‘We’re dying out here’
Attributes of fewer crowds and more peace and tranquility have come back to haunt the eastern part of Grand Cayman, as the total absence of stayover visitors and cruise tourists is hitting businesses hard.
1 traveller tests positive for COVID-19
One person has tested positive for COVID-19 out of the 397 results returned since Tuesday.
Telegraph: UK households will face ban from mixing after lockdown
British households will be banned from mixing when the lockdown ends under government's plans to rescue Christmas, the Telegraph reported on Tuesday.
No new COVID cases reported, one patient remains symptomatic
Cayman's active COVID-19 cases remained unchanged at 14 as Medical Officer of Health Dr. Samuel Williams-Rodriguez reported no new cases of the coronavirus on Tuesday.
3 travellers test positive for COVID-19
Three people have tested positive for COVID-19 since Friday while 587 negative results were returned, according to Government Information Services.
Cayman’s 2nd COVID-19 death confirmed
Health officials have confirmed the second coronavirus-related death in the Cayman Islands.
Kirkconnell: COVID vaccine could drive early-2021 border reopening
Tourism Minister Moses Kirkconnell has told representatives of the tourism industry that Cayman could have access to COVID-19 vaccines in December, which may enable the islands to reopen borders early next year.
Poll: Will you get a COVID-19 vaccination?
A possible breakthrough in vaccine development was welcome news to a weary world exhausted and frustrated by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
UK reaches grim milestone with more than 50K COVID deaths
The United Kingdom reached a bleak milestone in its battle with coronavirus on Wednesday as the official death toll passed 50,000, casting a shadow on the positive news about the effectiveness of a potential vaccine.
69 Cayman CXC exam results under review
Reviews of Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) results are under way, with 69 exam results from Cayman among those being re-examined.
