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10 more Omicron cases suspected, after positive traveller in community for 2 days

As of Thursday, one person in Cayman had been confirmed to have the Omicron variant, and 10 others were suspected cases, Medical Officer of Health Dr. Samuel Williams-Rodriguez stated at a press briefing.

Governor: 11,000 new vaccines arriving this month

Governor Martyn Roper announced Friday that another 11,000 vaccines will be arriving on the 27 Sept. British Airways flight, which can be used for first and second doses, and for booster shots.

Panton appeals to public to use up remaining 14,000 vaccine doses

Cayman's new PACT government on Wednesday held its first press briefing since being elected to office last month to gave an update on Cayman's COVID-19 situation.

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.
A field hospital has been set up at the Family Life Centre in the event that local hospitals become overwhelmed with COVID cases

Officials: More than half of local cases have recovered

More than half of the coronavirus cases in Cayman have fully recovered, according to Medical Officer of Health Dr. Samuel Williams-Rodriguez, who reported one new case today (8 May).

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