SEVEN MILE BEACH, WATERFRONT, WALKERS ROAD, RED BAY cayman compass Your most trusted news source Established 1965 $1 | Funding local journalism | Friday, 3 April 2020 News Commissioner: All curfew breaches will be prosecuted Page 2 Governor: Staying home saves lives Page 4 Cruise passengers recount 'death ship' nightmare Page 6 Coronavirus across the Caribbean Pages 12 and 13 CURFEW EXTENDED Shelter in place and hard curfew to last at least two more weeks as Cayman records 28 virus cases. Page 2 - Photo: Taneos RamsayTemporarily closed until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY: Cayman Compass Ltd. Compass Centre, Shedden Road, George Town, Cayman Islands SEND US YOUR VIEWS OR NEWS: P.O. Box 1365 Grand Cayman, KY1-1108 Cayman Islands Telephone: (345) 815-0095 Email: newsdesk@compassmedia.ky ADVERTISE WITH US: T: (345) 949-5111 E: sales@compassmedia.ky W: caymancompass.com PUBLISHER KATHLEEN CAPETTA EDITOR-IN-CHIEF KEVIN MORALES Partly cloudy skies with a 20% chance of showers. weather Forecast today Cayman Islands 85°F 74°F LOW WINDS Easterly 15 to 20 knots. SEA STATE Rough with wave heights of 6 to 8 feet. A small craft warning is in effect. FIND US ONLINE Caymancompass.com Facebook.com/Caycompass cayman_compass@cayCompassCayman Compass JAMES WHITTAKER jwhittaker@compassmedia.ky Curfew measures will be extended and toughened up after five new coronavirus cases were confirmed, bringing the total number of cases to 28, Premier Alden McLaughlin announced Thursday. From next week, the alphabet system, used to restrict the days people can shop at supermarkets or attend banks, will be expanded to all activity on the islands. Residents whose surnames begin with the letters A-K will be allowed out of their homes only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and those whose surnames start with L-Z Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Under the ‘soft curfew’ conditions, people will only be allowed to go out for essential services on their allotted days. They will be under full lockdown for the other days of the week. Sunday will be a ‘hard curfew’ day for everyone. The premier said the ‘shelter in place’ regulations were still being refined and it was possible that people may still be allowed exceptions to exercise every day. He said those stricter measures would be passed in the coming days to coordinate with the extension of the overnight hard curfew. They will start Monday and last at least two weeks. McLaughlin said this was part of government’s strategy to suppress the virus. Testing, testing, testing The next part of the strategy involves widespread testing and the premier said government had successfully procured 200,000 test kits from South Korea. Once those arrive on island, he said, Cayman will be able to begin mass testing. Governor Martyn Roper said the next key element was “testing, testing, testing”. He said, “It is very exciting that we have placed that order with South Korea for 200,000 tests and that will allow us to test people on the frontline and eventually Tougher curfew measures planned as coronavirus cases rise to test everyone on the island … Suppression and testing is the way out of this.” Both the premier and governor emphasised that everyone must still do their part by staying home and social distancing when they go out. Five new cases Public health officials reported another rise in coronavirus cases in the Cayman Islands, with five more people testing positive. An additional case, which was previously described as inconclusive, was confirmed as ‘positive’ by the Caribbean Public Health Agency. The results, announced Thursday, take the total number of cases in Cayman to 28. A total of 265 tests have been carried out since the crisis began. Dr. John Lee, Cayman’s chief medical officer, said all the new cases were “direct household” contacts of previously reported cases, including four from the same household. He said there were now “clusters of cases” within the community, and it was largely a moot point at this stage as to whether people had travelled or not. Lee said there was evidence of community transmission and people just needed to stay home to protect themselves. And he emphasised that anyone who tests positive was legally required to self isolate. “People are required under law to stay put if they have tested positive. If there is any report that they have left their household, we will be asking for assistance from the police,” he said. The premier said he was “increasingly concerned” about the “state of play” on the island. He said he took some comfort from the fact that the new positives were related to other cases. “At present, there is still no significant evidence of widespread community transmission,” he said. “It is still possible to contain this virus in these islands and to avoid widespread transmission.” “People are required under law to stay put if they have tested positive. If there is any report that they have left their household, we will be asking for assistance from the police.” Dr. John Lee, Cayman’s chief medical officer cayman compass 2 news N news FRIDAY, 3 APRIL 2020cayman compass 3 FRIDAY, 3 APRIL 2020 Call 345.325.9000 Monday through Friday between 7am and 6pm for all your healthcare questions. 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Numbers above the slash are across clues. Number below the slash are down clues. The goal is to enter digits 1 - 9 in the white cells to add up to the number clues. You cannot enter any digit more than once when adding up to clue. YeSteRDAY'S SOLUtIONS Puzzle 16342 ACROSS: 1 Down at heel, 8 Flair, 9 Macabre, 10 Evident, 11 Adapt, 12 Ornate, 14 Immune, 17 Cider, 19 Limpopo, 21 Appoint, 22 Drift, 23 Toe the line. DOWN: 2 Ovation, 3 Norse, 4 Tomato, 5 Exclaim, 6 Libya, 7 Get the boot, 8 Feet of clay, 13 Turbine, 15 Utopian, 16 Clutch, 18 Depot, 20 Medal. cartoon Jake Fuller A MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR OF THE CAYMAN ISLANDS MARTYN ROPER The world is a different place to where it was at the beginning of March. Across the globe, 2.5 billion people are in lockdown, a third of humanity, a figure that is increasing all the time. This underlines the gravity of the crisis we are facing. Businesses have closed their doors, schools have shut, busy streets are now empty as more and more people watch developments unfold from the safety of their homes. In Cayman, as we watched the number of COVID-19 cases around the globe steadily rise, the Premier and his Government took decisive, early action, far faster than almost anywhere else. Although the measures may seem drastic, social distancing and other social restrictions are slowing the spread. We have put ourselves in a good position to suppress the virus. If we succeed, and with our borders closed, that may allow us to relax some of the measures in the medium term. I want to pay tribute to the Premier, who has shown outstanding leadership. Team Cayman is united in doing everything it possibly can to protect the lives of everyone on our Islands. I want to thank the majority of people in our community on all three islands who have stepped up to the challenge and are giving full cooperation with the shelter-in- place measures. But we must and can do even better. We still need to see far fewer cars on the roads during the day. Further measures are under discussion and will be announced shortly. Despite the increasingly difficult situation in the UK, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office continues to support the Overseas Territories. They have procured and funded personal protective equipment and the necessary materials for Cayman to continue testing, and this consignment is due to arrive on island next week. Baroness Sugg, Minister for the Overseas Territories, agreed to the UK air bridge and my office have been working on the logistics for that. It is due to depart Grand Cayman for London Heathrow early next week. This is a vital link between the Overseas Territories and the UK. It gives those on island who wish to leave, the opportunity to do so. It also gives us the opportunity to bring in vital medical supplies to Cayman. As the Premier and I have underlined in the recent press conferences, the air bridge also allows some of our people to return home (approximately 60 are due to do so). These are Caymanians and residents who have a right to return and have a compassionate need to return to be with family at this difficult time. They will go into mandatory 14-day quarantine on arrival in government-supervised accommodation, which will be a condition of their travel. We believe this will fully mitigate any risk. I appreciate that many in the community remain concerned about this. We would never take any action that jeopardised the health and well-being of our people. As the Premier said, the biggest risk we have is everyone here now not staying at home or not following proper social distancing advice. At the end of the day, returnees are our people and we should show heart and compassion at this difficult time. We are also in talks with the UK Ministry of Defence on the security of the Overseas Territories to look at any risks the crisis poses. The UK will provide further support if necessary. This global crisis will come to an end. The answer to how rests in science. There is a lot of work going on in terms of international developments to try and find a COVID-19 vaccine. The UK is at the forefront of those efforts and has announced a contribution of £210 million to the international coalition working on a vaccine. This is currently the single biggest contribution of any country in the world. There is a lot happening on testing. This remains central to suppressing the threat and finding a way out of this crisis. Here in Cayman there is a lot of work behind the scenes on how we move forward with that, and we continue our discussions with Public Health England. My office is working closely with the Health Services Authority and our embassy in Seoul to ensure we can bring in test supplies. We want to be in a position where we can test all our front-line health and emergency staff regularly, and ultimately everyone on island. That will help to turn the tide in our favour. Finding drugs to reduce the severity of the disease could rapidly alleviate pressure on intensive care facilities if drugs are already approved and available. There is hope in science, and we must follow the advice that is given. We must not give in to hysteria and fear. I recognise this is a highly stressful and anxious time for everyone. But we will get through this. It will pass. What I need from everyone now is to stay home, even more so with the confirmation that we have community spread. Please, only go out if absolutely essential. We need to limit human contact. I cannot emphasise strongly enough that this will save lives. Staying home saves lives Governor Martyn Roper Despite the increasingly difficult situation in the UK, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office continues to support the Overseas Territories. They have procured and funded personal protective equipment and the necessary materials for Cayman to continue testing, and this consignment is due to arrive on Island next week. 4news N news 5 2020 Student Programme Apply now To learn more about how you can grow your career at Mourant, visit: Application deadline is 17 April 2020 mourant.com/careers Student Scholarship Summer Intern Programme Follow us: Cayman residents urged to stay home as virus spreads JAMES WHITTAKER jwhittaker@compassmedia.ky It has been another week of constant updates as the coronavirus crisis continues to engulf Cayman. If you’ve struggled to keep up, here is our recap of the major developments. Cayman now has community transmission of the virus Public health officials announced the first confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Cayman Islands not linked to travel. Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Lee said Grand Cayman now had “community transmission” of the coronavirus. Number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise There were announcements of new test results daily, with the total number of positive COVID-19 cases hitting 28 by Thursday afternoon. Lee said the positive cases spanned the island from east to west and the ages ranged from early 20s to early 80s. Premier Alden McLaughlin said the news emphasised the need for people to stay home. Soft and hard curfew enforced Cayman came out of total 24- hour lockdown Saturday morning and is now operating under an alternating soft and hard curfew regime. Essential businesses, including grocery stores and pharmacies are open during the day, and residents are allowed out to shop or to exercise. After 7pm each day, a total curfew is in place. Alphabet system for supermarkets, banks Cayman Islands residents have been divided alphabetically and allocated days when they can go to the store or to the bank. The measures have helped reduce crowds at these locations, which are the only places exempt from bans on public gatherings. McLaughlin said Wednesday that government was considering expanding the alphabet system to all activities – essentially operating an alternating daily lockdown for all residents. Emergency British Airways flight scheduled Governor Martyn Roper announced plans for an emergency British Airways flight, which will arrive in the Cayman Islands via Bermuda on Tuesday. The flight will bring medical supplies and equipment, and repatriate stranded Bermudians and Caymanians. Any residents returning to Cayman will go into mandatory, government- supervised isolation. The flight will also evacuate more than 100 people who have lost jobs and wish to leave Cayman. Health City reopens for emergency cases There was some good news amid the gloom, with the announcement that Health City Cayman Islands, closed since 13 March, had begun a partial re- opening, initially for emergency cases only. The hospital was closed after a patient tested positive for the virus and later died. A number of hospital staff were later found to have contracted the virus and were placed in isolation. Cayman’s borders could be closed for months The prospect of reopening the island to cruise or air travellers remains a long way off. With the virus escalating in the United States, Premier McLaughlin acknowledged the closure may last much longer than most people grasp. The islands may have to wait for a vaccine or for universal testing before allowing visitors to return, local public health officials warned. Economic outlook bleak The Chamber of Commerce warned that thousands of jobs would likely be impacted by the coronavirus crisis and recommended an economic- stimulus plan to keep the economy afloat. Though he insisted government’s primary focus right now is the health emergency, the premier acknowledged that Cayman’s economy was in tatters. He agreed that thousands of jobs would be lost and advised expats working in the tourism industry who would be out of work to leave. He said government was working diligently on measures to help people and small businesses but could not afford to bankroll the labour force. Global COVID-19 cases pass 1 million The global infection rate passed the one million mark on Thursday, with more than 237,000 in the US. The global death toll had reached more than 51,000 Thursday afternoon. There were more than 5,700 deaths reported in the US and over 2,900 in the UK by Thursday. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director of the World Health Organization, said he was “deeply concerned about the rapid escalation and global spread of infection”. COVID-19 weekly briefing: Police have been out in force all week across the three Cayman Islands to enforce the islands' soft and hard curfews.Travellers left in dark, even after sick passenger hospitalised in Cayman KAYLA YOUNG kyoung@compassmedia.ky When James and Gowri Anglin boarded the Costa Luminosa cruise ship last month in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, they had expected to spend two weeks relaxing on beaches in the Caribbean and Europe as part of a transatlantic holiday. By the end of their trip, the British couple would be locked away under quarantine in a hotel room in Rome and referring to their cruise as the ‘COVID Death Ship’. From the time they boarded the vessel on 5 March to when they reached Rome on 23 March, two former passengers from the ship – a 68-year old Italian man who left the ship in Grand Cayman and a 68-year-old Italian woman who disembarked in Puerto Rico – had already been confirmed dead from coronavirus complications. Later that week, Italian press would report two more deaths from the ship: a 73-year-old Dutch citizen and an 84-year-old Israeli man, who were both in Italy. By the ship’s final stop in Savona, Italy, it had become clear that hundreds of passengers – in large part retired people in their 60s and 70s – had been exposed to coronavirus aboard the vessel, operated by Costa Crociere. Dozens had already tested positive and reports of illness in evacuated passengers were growing by the day. Although the ship had already left a sick passenger in Cayman on 29 Feb., five days before the Anglins boarded, there was no indication of trouble when they set sail from Florida. Even after two additional passengers were left behind in Puerto Rico on 8 March, the Anglins say travellers were left in the dark. “Before we left Puerto Rico, we heard there was a patient sent to hospital because she got sick. That’s all we heard,” said Gowri Anglin, 68. James Anglin, 62, said passengers only began to suspect there was an issue a day later when the ship neared its next stop, Antigua. “The first indication that we were in trouble was when Antigua refused to let us stop. Within about 40 minutes of docking in Antigua, they refused,” James Anglin said. “That was just the beginning of the nightmare.” The captain then redirected the ship to Tenerife, Canary Islands, nearly 3,000 miles and a week’s journey away. During the transatlantic crossing, the Anglins said passengers continued to mingle openly and enjoy the ship’s facilities. Before reaching the Canary Islands, however, James Anglin said the tone changed. Passengers were instructed to remain in their cabins and mandatory daily temperature checks were implemented. It was no longer avoidable that coronavirus was now widespread across the ship. On 14 March, the day before reaching Tenerife, Costa distributed a statement to passengers. “We wish to inform you that we have just been informed that the guest who disembarked on March 8 in Puerto Rico for medical reasons and her husband in Puerto Rico have been found positive for the COVID-19 virus and are both hospitalised,” it read. More sick people were unloaded in Tenerife and the remaining passengers were obliged to remain isolated until another port would accept them. Between Tenerife and Marseille, France, passengers received additional communication from Costa, explaining that the ship had been denied landing in Spain. As consolation, passengers were offered credit for another free cruise, to be used within the next 12 months. The Anglins and around a dozen other British passengers, who remain connected over WhatsApp, were discharged at the ship’s final stop in Savona, Italy. Just days before, 36 passengers and crew who had been evacuated in Marseille had tested positive for the virus. Among the remaining 718 passengers and 868 crew still aboard the ship at the time, it was clear many more were also ill. “We didn’t become completely aware of the fact that there were sort of 70 to 80 cases of the coronavirus until the next day in Savona. That’s when it hit all the media. That’s when they could no longer hide it,” James Anglin said. “That came as a shock to both my wife and I that we had been on a ship with so many cases.” From Savona, the Anglins and other British passengers were shuttled overnight to a designated quarantine hotel in Rome. En route, James Anglin said several passengers were actively ill. “There was no resuscitation equipment on the bus. There were people vomiting, there were people sick, people with breathing difficulties,” he told the Cayman Compass from the hotel last week. “Even since we’ve arrived in the quarantine centre … there’s no medical attention. There’s no Costa doctors. In fact, we haven’t been able to get through to a Costa representative since we arrived.” At the quarantine hotel, James Anglin, who is a doctor, said he was forced to step in and care for fellow passengers himself. With no access to personal protective equipment, such as gloves or face masks, the measures put him at substantial risk. “Unfortunately, today [26 March], I had to organise through the embassy, not through Costa, the admission of an elderly gentleman with diabetes, who I don’t think had COVID,” he said. Frustrated with the lack of medical care provided, the British passengers came together and sent out a press release to bring attention to their experience with Costa. “The local mayor has already stated publicly that we are not wanted here, putting pressure on local resources. The authorities involved in the loss of liberty have not complied with their own emergency statutes, forcing the pensioners to request life-saving supplies of soap, disinfectant and food from the British Embassy staff, who have managed to get these supplies delivered urgently,” the 26 March press release read. “We just want to get medical treatment, better food, better accommodation and to get home.” The Anglins and other British passengers have since been released and are now settling back into their homes in the UK, where they are completing a second quarantine period. “We were very hurriedly transported back to London on 29 March,” Gowri Anglin said from the couple’s home in the Isle of Man. “We were taken by a coach from our hotel in Rome straight to the aircraft standing on the tarmac.” There they joined passengers from Australia, Germany and the Netherlands, also being transported home. Meanwhile, on a Costa Luminosa Facebook group for former passengers, reports of illness and loss continue to come in, as those affected share their condolences and attempt to count the dead. Costa Luminosa passengers recount ‘nightmare’ aboard ‘death ship’ The Costa Luminosa ship, docked off Spotts in Grand Cayman, on 29 Feb. The first person diagnosed in the Cayman Islands with coronavirus was a passenger from the ship. He was transported to Health City for emergency cardiac care and later died from complications associated with COVID-19. 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You are allowed to go to the beach but only to go for a walk or a swim as part of your daily 90-minute exercise allocation. Sunbathing is not “in the spirit of the regulations”, officials said Saturday. Can I go out on my boat? Boating, fishing and all water- sports are banned because the police currently do not have the capacity to enforce the curfew and police the ocean at the same time. Can I visit a friend? No. You are required to stay at home unless you are going to the store, the pharmacy, gas station or to exercise. Private parties are banned and gatherings of more than two people, outside the core family group, are not permitted, Can I walk my dog? Yes. Walking a pet is included in the provisions for exercise. Can I buy beer? Liquor stores have been allowed to open, for now, so, yes, you can buy alcohol as long as you take it home and drink it in your house or your yard. Can my dinner get delivered? Yes. Although restaurants are closed to the public, they are being allowed to operate delivery services up to 9pm. Can I go to work? Unless you are listed among the exemptions for essential services or businesses, you must work from home. What if I am unsure? Ask your boss, or if you are the boss, check the regulations at www.gov. ky/portal/pls/portal/ docs/1/12940549.PDF. If you are not on that list, you must stay home. You can email curfewtime@gov.ky to apply for an exemption. Can I take a taxi? If you need a ride to and from the supermarket or pharmacy, taxis are currently operating with a limit of two passengers at a time. What about weddings and funerals? Weddings and funerals with 10 guests or fewer are allowed under the law. Are churches open on Sundays? No. Churches are also impacted by the limit on public gatherings to no more than two people. Many are holding virtual services online. What if there is an emergency? There is a specific exemption in the regulations that allows people to leave their homes if they are at risk of injury or death. What happens if I break the regulations? There is a penalty of $1,000 fine or six months in prison, but officials have emphasised these are public safety regulations. The worst outcome would be that you could contract the coronavirus yourself and help it spread through the community, putting lives at risk. A quick guide to the regulations: cayman compass news N news FRIDAY, 3 APRIL 2020 8 Reaching the community on multiple platforms. Don’t miss out on the latest news. Cayman Compass - keeping you up to date. Advertising: sales@compassmedia.ky | classifieds@compassmedia.ky Tel: (345) 949-5111 News: newsdesk@compassmedia.ky | Tel: (345) 815-0095 To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the government has issued rules to be followed during soft curfew hours of 5am to 7pm. A hard curfew is being introduced for Sundays. Supermarkets An alphabetical system is in place to manage the number of people visiting supermarkets. Those whose last name starts with the letters A-K can shop Monday, Wednesday or Friday, and anyone whose last name starts with L to Z can shop Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday. Those with hyphenated or multiple surnames should use the first letter of the first surname. Pharmacies, gas stations No restrictions on days. People can visit between 5am and 7pm. Post offices All post offices across all three islands are closed. Banks The following branches are open Monday to Friday, 9am- 1pm, with priority given to seniors and those considered vulnerable: • Cayman National Bank – Camana Bay, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman (Closed: Countryside Shopping Vil- lage, Elgin Avenue, Buck- ingham Square, Centennial Towers.) • Scotiabank - Camana Bay (Closed: Scotiabank Crewe Road). • Fidelity Bank – Dr Roy’s Drive (Closed: Fidelity Fi- nancial Centre). • Butterfield Bank – Butter- field Place (Closed: Midtown Plaza, Camana Bay, Gover- nors Square). • FirstCaribbean Interna- tional Bank – Main Street (Closed: Health City, Plaza Venetia and Regatta). • RBC Royal Bank – Shed- den Road (Closed: Shamrock Road – Red Bay). Social-distancing guidelines apply on all bank premises. Customers are encouraged to use electronic banking services where possible. CICSA Co-op Credit Union On Friday, 3 April, all members can visit the branches. From next week, visits will be based on surnames: Monday and Wednesday for members with surnames starting with A-K; Tuesday and Thursday for members with surnames starting with L-Z; and Friday for all members. Members will be asked to show a valid ID. The hours of operation are: Elderly and immune-compromised only: 9am-10am; general membership: 10am-1pm. Churches With the continuing ban on gatherings of more than two people, church services are not being carried out. In the meatime, many churches are broadcasting their services live over social media. Need to know Banks have implemented the daily alphabetical system to serve customers. Supermarkets and grocery stores throughout Cayman are giving priority to the elderly and vulnerable.cayman compass 9 FRIDAY, 3 APRIL 2020 Community Announcement &KXUFKLOO·V Funeral Home We have been asked to announce the passing of Mr. Anglen McDermott, who passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. A Thanksgiving Service will be held Privately for Family in accordance with Government regulations. This Funeral Service will be livestreamed on the Churchills Funeral Home Facebook Page on Sunday April 5 at 1 p.m. Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com &KXUFKLOO·V Funeral Home We have been asked to announce the passing of Mr. Louis Marsden Ebanks, who passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Details of a Thanksgiving Service Will be announced at a later date Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com ing of 2020. be chillsfuneralhome.com &KXUFKLOO·V Funeral Home We have been asked to announce the passing of Mr. George Ebanks Aka ‘Hallie’, who passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020. In accordance with government regulations a Thanksgiving Service will be held Privately for Family only. A Viewing for the Public will be held at Churchill’s Funeral Home on Thursday April 2, 2020 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com &KXUFKLOO·V Funeral Home We have been asked to announce the passing of Mrs. Ariel Christian, who passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020. A Thanksgiving Service will be held Privately for Family in accordance with Government regulations. This Funeral Service will be livestreamed on the Churchills Funeral Home Facebook Page on Friday April 3 at 10:30 a.m. Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com &KXUFKLOO·V Funeral Home We have been asked to announce the passing of Mr. Lewis Rowe, who passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020. Details of a Thanksgiving Service will be announced at a later date. 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