Topic: coronavirus
3 travellers test positive for COVID-19
The three people who tested positive are asymptomatic and returned positive test following routine screening. They'll remain in isolation until they are fully recovered.
Pfizer, BioNTech say their COVID-19 vaccine is more than 90% effective
A COVID-19 vaccine being developed by pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and BioNTech has been found to be more than 90% effective. If the vaccine is approved, vaccination shots for coronavirus could be available by the end of this year, the companies said.
5 positive COVID cases among travellers
Five people have tested positive for COVID-19 among the latest batch of samples, Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee reported Friday.
Governor remains hopeful as England goes into 2nd lockdown
Developments in rapid testing and progress on vaccine research provide reasons for hope amid the gloom as England goes into a second national lockdown, Governor Martyn Roper said this week.
UK lockdown: BA’s Cayman flights to continue as planned
The UK's looming lockdown will not impact British Airways air-bridge flights to Cayman, government officials have confirmed.
2 new COVID cases among travellers
Two travellers have tested positive for COVID-19, Medical Officer of Health Dr. Samuel Williams-Rodriguez reported Wednesday.
Barbados adds Cayman to its COVID high-risk list
Barbados has added the Cayman Islands to its list of countries and jurisdictions considered to be high risk for COVID-19.
Home quarantine allowed on Sister Islands
The Cayman Islands Government has approved residents of the Sister Islands to self-quarantine at their homes on Cayman Brac or Little Cayman, from 7 Nov.
COVID cuts government revenues by $68 million
Government revenues fell by $68.1 million as Cayman continues to feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cayman, UK discussing lockdown implications for BA flights
Cayman's UK office has said it is discussing with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office the possible impact new lockdown measures in Britain will have on British Airways air-bridge flights.
2 new positive COVID cases, both travellers
Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee reported on Monday that of the 455 COVID-19 tests carried out since Friday, two were positive.
UK’s Johnson defends lockdown to avoid ‘medical and moral disaster’
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday defended a second COVID-19 lockdown in England from critics who said it was unnecessary...
Johnson locks down England as UK COVID-19 cases pass 1 million
Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered England back into a national lockdown after the UK passed the milestone of 1 million COVID-19 cases, and a second wave of infections threatened to overwhelm the health service.
New registration opportunity for tourism stipend
Starting Monday, Caymanian tourism workers displaced by COVID-19, who have not yet registered, can apply for government's monthly $1,000 stipend.
Lawmakers greenlight $40M for COVID-19 costs
Cayman's lawmakers have approved $40 million in funding for Cayman's COVID-19 plans and UK-Cayman air-bridge flights.
Nearly 500 quarantining at home
The first month under Cayman’s phased reopening is nearing its end and already 865 people have participated in government’s home isolation programme, Director of Travel Cayman Tasha Ebanks-Garcia has said.
$10,000 fines approved for quarantine breaches
People who breach home-isolation regulations will face a fine of $10,000 and up to two years in prison, under new amendments to the Public Health Law.
Myths vs. facts about coronavirus
There are many rumours circulating about coronavirus. Here we address a few of them.
Students getting almost 3,000 laptops
A public-private sector initiative is working to provide 2,850 laptops to public-school students throughout Cayman.
FAQ: Cayman’s COVID-19 vaccine trial
The scientists behind Cayman's COVID-19 vaccine trial spoke to the Cayman Compass about their methodology and why they want to conduct the first phase of human trials on the island.
Regulator volunteers to take part in COVID vaccine trial
The chair of Cayman’s medical regulator has explained the decision to approve a COVID-19 vaccine trial in the island and volunteered to take part in the trial himself.
1 traveller tests positive in newest COVID results
A traveller has tested positive for COVID-19 out of 293 results reported since Tuesday, according to Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee.
Human trials for new COVID vaccine approved for Cayman
A Cayman Islands healthcare facility has been given approval for a phase one clinical trial of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Cayman to get nearly $82,000 for COVID vaccines
Using European Union funds, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is assisting the Cayman Islands to pay for COVID-19 vaccines once they are rolled out.
Global Citizen initiative moves forward
Government has moved ahead with its global citizen initiative that will allow individuals to reside in Cayman while working remotely.
2 test positive out of nearly 1,000 results
Two travellers tested positive for COVID-19 out of 980 tests carried out over the weekend, according to Government Information Services.
Red Bay Primary School contact tracing returns negative results
Contact tracing from the recent Red Bay Primary School COVID-19 scare shows all negative contact tracing results.
8 new positives in latest batch of COVID results
Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee reported results for 345 COVID-19 tests on Friday, eight of which were positive.
Travel Cayman to open online portal for travel applications
TravelCayman, which took over from TravelTime earlier this month to deal with incoming travel applications, is set to launch an online portal to deal with the growing number of queries from people seeking to return to or come to Cayman.
4 new positive COVID cases among travellers
Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee reported four new positive COVID-19 cases Wednesday evening, stating that all four are travellers who are currently in isolation.
COVID-19 patient remains on ventilator
Cayman's lone hospitalised COVID-19 patient remains on a ventilator, local health officials confirmed Tuesday.
Latest COVID test results all negative
The latest batch of COVID-19 tests have all returned negative results, Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee reported Monday.
Profile: Sign language interpreter Carolyn Powell
For the last 30 years, teacher and sign-language interpreter Carolyn Powell had been quietly working with those living with hearing impairments, but one phone call back in March shot her into the national spotlight.
No COVID-19 cases detected in weekend tests
There were no positive results for COVID-19 among the 620 samples analysed since government’s press conference on Saturday, 11 Oct.
No community transmission after student tests positive
After a Year 2 student at Red Bay Primary School tested positive for COVID-19, the Public Health Department took 207 swab tests of the entire...
Home quarantiner welcomes tech approach to isolation
Leaving Cayman last month was a bit of gamble for resident Chris Bailey, given the uncertainty surrounding the reopening of local borders and the quarantine process he would face upon his return.
Free drive-through COVID tests continue Monday
A day after a primary school student tested positive for COVID-19, a constant flow of cars turned into the Health Services Authority’s COVID-19 drive-through testing site at Cayman Islands Hospital in George Town on Saturday morning.
Queen awards Dr. John Lee an OBE
Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee has been made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II for his outstanding contribution to health services in the Cayman Islands, Governor Martyn Roper announced Friday.
Red Bay Primary School student tests positive for COVID-19
A Red Bay Primary School student has tested positive for COVID-19 and is symptomatic, according to Government Information Services.
New COVID-19 case confirmed in recent traveller
One new COVID-19 case was confirmed among the 342 tests conducted since Wednesday, reported Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee.
Cayman Villas owner: ‘There is no light at the end of the tunnel’
Cayman Villas, the 50-year-old pioneer of the vacation property rental industry in the Cayman Islands, has become the latest business to suffer the impacts of the coronavirus crisis.
Suspected isolation breach results in arrest
Public Health is investigating a suspected breach of COVID-19-isolation protocol involving a recent traveller and a local resident, according to a government statement released Thursday morning.
Cayman Airways to operate TravelTime replacement
People wanting to travel to the Cayman Islands will now be dealing with 'TravelCayman', run by Cayman Airways, instead of 'TravelTime', which was operated by a government ministry from 1 July to 1 Oct.
Poll: Are you prepared for an emergency?
With Cayman escaping relatively unscathed from Hurricane Delta, the events of 2020 serve to remind us how suddenly a disaster can strike.
Hospitalised COVID patient in stable condition
One of Cayman's two active COVID-19 cases remains hospitalised in stable condition, Government Information Services has confirmed.
COVID patient hospitalised
Cayman's most recent COVID-19 case has been hospitalised, Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee reported Monday.
Government and banks agree on $200M business loan scheme
The government and five local banks have agreed in principle on a $200 million loan scheme to help medium- and large-sized businesses with their operating expenditures and debt-refinancing needs.
Negotiating Bermuda’s borders
Clutching her travel-authorisation documents in a latex-gloved hand, Lisa Beauchamp stepped into the arrivals hall at Bermuda’s airport.
Travel in the COVID-19 world is fraught...
New regs increase public gatherings to 500
Government has raised the limit on public gatherings, doubling the maximum from 250 to 500 people, in Cayman's latest round of COVID-19 regulations.
Premier: ‘We can’t risk recovery by opening to tourists too soon’
The Cayman Islands has two new cases of COVID-19, both involving travellers and including one person who is experiencing mild symptoms associated with the virus.
COVID-19 roundup: 1 positive test over last week
The Cayman Islands had one new positive COVID-19 test result reported over the last seven days, according to data provided by Government Information Services.
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Five international inbound flights touch down
Cayman commenced its soft border reopening on 1 Oct. with five international inbound flights, three of which were private planes.
Kirkconnell: Soft reopening a first step
The soft reopening of the borders this week is the first step in a cautious, phased approach to bringing back visitors, Tourism Minister Moses Kirkconnell said.
COVID-19: At least 34 million jobs lost in Latin America, Caribbean
The UN’s International Labour Organization said at least 34 million jobs have been lost in Latin America and the Caribbean as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Caymanian hoteliers advocating for ‘bubble resort’ trial
Two Caymanian hoteliers are continuing talks with government over a pilot project for ‘resort bubbles’ that would allow some tourism to resume on the islands.
What you need to know: Cayman’s border reopens Thursday
Government has widened its safety bubble to allow additional categories of people to enter Cayman when it begins its phased border-reopening plan on Thursday.
No new positives in latest COVID results
Cayman's latest batch of COVID-19 tests have returned all negative results.
Amendment proposes higher fines for COVID-19 breaches
A proposed amendment to the Public Health Law could see fines for COVID-19 breaches increased from $1,000 to $10,000 as government moves closer to its phased border reopening.
Global coronavirus deaths rise above ‘mind-numbing’ million
The global coronavirus death toll surpassed a million on Tuesday, according to a Reuters tally, a bleak statistic in a pandemic that has devastated the global economy, overloaded health systems and turned daily life upside down.
Returning traveller tests positive for COVID-19
A traveller returning to the Cayman Islands has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a Government Information Services press release issued Monday afternoon.
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UK eyes tougher COVID-19 restrictions for England as outbreak spreads
The British government is mulling tougher restrictions in England to tackle a swiftly accelerating second wave of the novel coronavirus outbreak, possibly outlawing more inter-household socialising, a junior health minister said on Monday.
UK wants students to be able to go home for Christmas despite COVID
The British government wants university students to be able to return home for Christmas, culture minister Oliver Dowden said on Sunday, amid concerns that restrictions on movement may be needed to curb the rising number of coronavirus cases.
Overstayer amnesty ends next month
An amnesty that allowed people who overstayed their immigration visas due to the COVID-19 lockdown and restrictions will end on 31 Oct.
More than 2,500 antibody tests carried out
Of the 2,557 COVID-19 antibody tests carried out in Cayman, 63 have come back with positive results, according to health officials.
Poll: Should Cayman proceed with the October border reopening?
The phased reopening of Cayman's borders is set to proceed on 1 October, as countries around the world are seeing a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases.
UK hits highest daily COVID-19 cases at 6,634, partly due to more tests
Britain recorded its highest number of daily cases of COVID-19 on Thursday at 6,634, according to government data, reflecting a second wave of the virus hitting the country.
Latest COVID tests return all negative results
For the second consecutive day after a locally transmitted case of COVID-19 was reported this week, Cayman has no new cases in the latest batch of results, Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee said.
No new COVID cases reported
No new COVID-19 cases were reported among Tuesday’s 321 test results.
Body sensor aims to provide early warning system for COVID-19
Wearable body monitors that check your vital health metrics could provide an early warning system for COVID-19, according to researchers. The Cayman Islands government has discussed using BioButtons as an option for tracking the health status of people arriving in the country. Journalist James Whittaker tried it out for the last ten days and spoke to some of the proponents of the technology about how they believe it can be used in the fight against COVID-19.
Data from your FitBit could help predict COVID
Data from wearable health-tracking devices can detect signs of COVID-19 several days before patients notice symptoms, according to preliminary research from Stanford University.
Tourism stipend registration reopens
Workers who lost their jobs in the tourism sector and who are not already receiving a government stipend can now apply for the $1,000-a-month financial assistance. Applicants have until the end of this month to register.
Money remittances drop by $26 million
During the second quarter of this year, Cayman saw a drop of more than 40%, or $26.6 million, in the amount of money being sent overseas in remittances.
