CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

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NO EXCEPTIONS TO SELF-ISOLATION

► Chief Medical Officer requires by law that all persons arriving in the Cayman Islands from 16 March as well as their household contacts self-isolate for 14 days. Refusal to comply is a criminal offence and could lead to fines, imprisonment. Read more.
 

LATEST ADVICE

► Detailed Provisions for Essential Court Services, Modified Business Processes. Read more.
 
► Updates on Education, Agriculture and Water Authority - Cayman. Read more.
 
► CMO Urges Social Distancing, Hand Hygiene. Read more.
 
► Support For Non-Caymanians Actively Explored. Read more.
 
► Student Taken from Isolation Facility for Assessment. Read more.
 
► Friday 20 March Government Update: Self isolation, prescribing drugs, pets, business measures, emergency travel, new mental health hotline. Read more.
 
 
 
 

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There have been 3 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Cayman Islands. There is no local transmission in the Cayman Islands.

 

WHAT IS CORONAVIRUS?

Coronavirus or COVID-19 is a new strain of the coronavirus, which was first identified in Wuhan City, China in 2019.  COVID-19 is a member of the coronavirus family (a group of viruses) that has never been encountered before.

 

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?

The virus most commonly causes:

  • coughing
  • fever
  • tiredness
  • breathing difficulties

These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually but commonly occur within 1-10 days after a person has
been exposed.

Some people become infected but don’t develop any symptoms and don't feel unwell. Around 1 out of every 6 people who gets COVID-19 becomes seriously ill and develops difficulty breathing. 

 

 

HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION?

Self-isolation Poster March 18

For further information read our frequently asked questions page or contact the Flu Hotline on 1 800 534 8600 or 947 3077 or email flu@hsa.ky.

Download the self-isolation information sheet here.

 

 

REGIONAL TRACKER

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► HOUSEHOLD GUIDANCE

Household guidance for coronavirus in Cayman Islands

Stay at home guidance for households with possible coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. Read more.

► VULNERABLE PEOPLE

Vulnerable people and carers advice for coronavirus in Cayman Islands
Information for vulnerable people such as older persons or chronic conditions that place them at high risk and their carers. Read more.

► BUSINESS GUIDANCE

Business guidance for coronavirus in the Cayman Islands

Information on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) including guidance for businesses. Read more.

► EDUCATION GUIDANCE

Education guidance for coronavirus in the Cayman Islands
Information for schools and other educational settings in providing advice about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Read more.

► TRAVEL ADVICE

Countries Travel Advice 10 March v2

Travel advice and restrictions from the Cayman Islands Government. Read more.

► MENTAL WELLBEING

Mental wellbeing for dealing with coronavirus in the Cayman Islands
Information on maintaining your mental wellbeing and safety in the unlikely event of needing to self-isolate. Read more.

► LATEST NEWS

Latest News On Coronavirus Graphic Newspaper

Information for the public on the worldwide outbreak of coronavirus, including the current situation in the Cayman Islands and information about the virus and its symptoms. Read more.

► PUBLIC HEALTH INFO

Catch it wash it trash it

Public health information about how coronavirus is spread and how to avoid catching or spreading germs. Read more.

► RESOURCES 

Resources and useful links

Download our on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) information, graphics and videos. Read more.

CORONAVIRUS

F.A.Q.S

Read our frequently asked questions on the novel coronavirus. Read more.

 

How is coronavirus caught & spread?

Information on how coronavirus is caught and can spread, as well as prevention tips. Read more.

 

Is the airport closed?

From Sunday 22 March Owen Roberts International airport in Grand Cayman will be closed for 3 weeks to all passengers temporarily.

For all destinations except for the UK, inbound flights from Thursday, 19 March, 2020, will operate for returning residents only. All arriving passengers (and their households even if they did not travel with the passenger) will be required to self-isolate for 14 days effective immediately. Read more.

 

Should families of those arriving from overseas or those self-isolating also self-isolate?

Yes. All arriving passengers (and those in their households even if they did not travel with the passenger) will be required to self-isolate for 14 days effective immediately. Read more.

 

What should businesses do to prepare?

Advice on how businesses and commerce can prepare ahead of a potential in community case. Read more.

 

PREVENTION TIPS

Learn more about how to prevent the spread of coronavirus and other illnesses here.

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CAYMAN PREPARED

Mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery for hazards and threats in the Cayman Islands. Read more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS ROOM

► Chief Medical Officer Orders 14 Days Self-Isolation for All Arrivals and Household Contacts from 16 March. Read more.
 
► Judicial Administration Details Provisions for Essential Court Services, Modified Business Processes. Read more.
 
► Updates from Ministry on Measures in Education, Agriculture and by Water Authority - Cayman. Read more.
 
► Chief Medical Officer Issues Statement, Urges Social Distancing and Hand Hygiene. Read more.
 
► Extension of Support For Non-Caymanians Actively Explored. Read more.
 
► Student Taken from Isolation Facility for Assessment on 20 March. Read more.
 
► Revised Sister Islands Flight Schedule from Cayman Airways. Read more.
 
► Friday 20 March Government Update. Read more.
 
► DVDL Introduces Additional Precautionary Measures, Encourages Online Renewals. Read more.
 
► DOA Implements Operational Changes, Reduced Hours. Read more. 
 
► Centre for Business Development to Open 23 March, Focus on Business Continuity. Read more.
 
► NAU Food Stipends for Caymanian Families Whose Children Received School Lunch Assistance. Read more.
 
 

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