Topic: isolation
Isolation and quarantine exit testing centres update hours
The Public Health Department has announced new operating hours effective Friday March 11, 2022 for the Isolation/Quarantine Exit & Positive LFT Confirmation PCR Testing Centres.
COVID court challenge could open the floodgates
A human rights challenge to Cayman’s COVID-19 rules could set a precedent that opens the floodgates for hundreds of similar cases from people forced to isolate for long periods after contracting the virus.
Relentless COVID staff shortages challenge small businesses
With almost 6,000 people – just short of 10% of the population – in quarantine on any given day, the months-long COVID outbreak is causing a wave of staff shortages that is stretching small businesses to breaking point.
Public Health PCR testing clinics schedule
The Public Health Department has announced that effective Tuesday 1st February 2022, the hours of operation for PCR testing walk-in clinics at Ed Bush Sports Complex and Bodden Town Civic Centre will be held from 1 – 3pm daily for exit isolation and confirmation lateral flow PCR testing.
How to count days in isolation when testing positive for COVID-19
Public Health guidelines for counting the number of days in isolation when testing positive for COVID-19.
Restrictions on travel for children lifted as Cayman moves to phase 5
Quarantine restrictions for children have been eased, paving the way for families to travel to the Cayman Islands.
Extended ‘house arrest’ for COVID cases could breach human rights
Hundreds of people in the Cayman Islands may have been kept under ‘house arrest’ for longer than was medically necessary or legally justifiable, according to two senior human rights lawyers.
Open letter to Premier Wayne Panton on policy for unvaccinated children
I am writing to you today to implore the PACT government to consider changing the policies regarding isolation for unvaccinated Caymanian and resident children...
Calls to axe exit test amid lengthy quarantine nightmares
Public health chiefs are facing calls to drop the “exit test” for people in isolation amid concerns that some Cayman residents are being confined to their homes for up to six weeks.
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.
Hospitalised COVID-19 patient off ventilator support
The condition of Cayman's lone hospitalised COVID-19 patient has improved "considerably" and is no longer requiring the support of a ventilator, Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee has confirmed.
