Topic: Public Health Law
Chinese, Indian vaccines added to Cayman’s approved vaccine list
Chinese vaccines Sinopharm, Sinovac and the Serum Institute of India version ‘Covishield’ have now been added to Cayman's approved COVID-19 vaccine list paving the way for a wider scope of visitors to return to these shores.
$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.
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.
Update: Mandatory quarantine implemented for coronavirus
Government has imposed mandatory quarantine and is working on travel restrictions for travellers and residents who have been to mainland China.
DEH director wants review of Public Health Law
Over the last 20 years, the Cayman Islands has seen a 300% increase in the number of registered food establishments. The total now stands at 850 restaurants, cafes, dinners and mobile food trucks, as well as bed and breakfasts - and the Department of Environmental Health’s four food inspection officers have been tasked with monitoring them all.
