Topic: COVID-19 Regulations
Bryan dismisses claims of alleged conflict with CMO
Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan says claims of a clash between him and interim Chief Medical Officer Dr. Autilia Newtown last week over the now released changes to local COVID-19 regulations were blown out of proportion.
Restrictions on outdoor gatherings lifted, mask mandates remains
Under new COVID-19 regulations, the 1,000-person limit on outdoor public gatherings has been lifted, but the indoor mask mandate remains in place.
Government eases quarantine restrictions for some travellers
In the latest change to COVID-19 regulations, the government has removed a requirement to quarantine for vaccinated travellers arriving from countries with less than a 60% vaccination rate or whose vaccinations cannot be securely verified.
Positive COVID-19 passenger jailed for four months in ‘worst case so far’
A woman who boarded a plane to Cayman, despite testing positive for COVID-19 and showing visible signs of the virus, has been jailed for four months for breaching Cayman's COVID-19 entry requirements.
Cayman eases Phase 5 COVID and travel regulations
The Cayman Islands Government announced the further relaxing of COVID-19 restrictions under Phase 5 of the islands reopening plan, effective Friday 18 Feb.
COVID stipends to be considered for gyms
Gyms and other indoor sporting facilities may become eligible for financial assistance after struggling to keep their doors open as memberships dwindle in response to COVID-19 restrictions.
Ticketable COVID breaches, $10K fines for testing non-compliance take effect
Cayman's updated COVID-19 regulations are now in effect and it comes with the introduction of a $10,000 fine for anyone failing to comply lateral flow testing as required on day two, five and ten.
COVID protocols prevent boxing coach returning to Cayman
Cayman Islands Boxing Association development manager Liam Brereton will not be returning to Cayman until early 2022 due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, according to CIBA.
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.
Ombudsman: Gyms must protect clients’ vaccination data
Ombudsman Sandy Hermiston has issued a statement reminding owners and operators of gyms and other fitness centres that the handling of information about their clients' COVID vaccination and test results must meet data-protection requirements.
New quarantine rules kick in
Verified vaccinated residents and travellers will now have to quarantine for seven days starting Wednesday, according to the latest update to Cayman's COVID-19 protocols.
New rules coming for travel to Sister Islands and boating
Mandatory COVID-19 tests for unvaccinated travellers leaving Grand Cayman for the sister islands and strict boating restrictions are just some of the new COVID-19 regulations being implemented this week.
