Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cayman Islands

LATEST FIGURES

ON CORONAVIRUS

LATEST ADVICE

► Staying home saves lives. Read more.

► Self-isolate if you travelled or have symptoms. Read more.

► Take care of yourself and others. Read more.

► Get the assistance you need

► Find answers to your questions

► Download more resources

POLICIES IN ACTION

► Daily curfew. Download details organizations who may be granted exemption here.

► Ban on public gatherings of 10 or more people

► Non-essential Government operations closed, certain businesses closed (view full list)

► Restaurants restricted to take-out or delivery

► Businesses that remain open must provide for social distancing (min 6 ft)

► Public transport suspended, taxis limited to 2 passengers

► No sports group gatherings

► Airports closed to international passengers, travel to the Sister Islands restricted, cruise ships and private yachts banned

► International arrivals and their households must self-isolate

► All Policies in Action

WE WORK WITH

CURFEW ENFORCED 24 MARCH

Learn more about the curfew enforced on Tuesday 24 March 7pm - 5am daily for 10 days as part of preventative measures. Read more.

PREMIER APPEALS TO RETURNING STUDENTS

At our live press briefing 19 March, Premier Alden McLaughlin expressed confidence returning students understand they are our future leaders and that self-isolation is necessary. Watch video.

HOW & WHEN TO SELF ISOLATE

More information on how and when to self-isolate. Read more.

LATEST NEWS

Get the latest news and updates from the Cayman Islands Government on Coronavirus (COVID-19). Read more.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Answers on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) including the most common symptoms, how it spreads, and how we are prepared ahead of any case. Read More

READ OUR POLICIES

The following policies are in place for those in the Cayman Islands. Beginning 24 March 2020 all public transport and bus depots will cease to operate. Taxis are allowed up to 2 people in their vehicle. Read more.

GET THE FACTS

Public health information about how coronavirus COVID-19 is spread and how to avoid catching or spreading germs. Read more

READ OUR POLICIES

The following policies are in place for those in the Cayman Islands. Read more.

STAYING HOME SAVES LIVES

WHAT IS CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)?

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?

This official website includes a lot of helpful information, including answers to Frequently Asked Questions and details of Policies in Action.

If you have medical questions, many resources are available on this website and www.hsa.ky/coronavirus. If you can't find what you're looking for or have a question about your specific situation, contact your regular General Practitioner or the 24-hour Flu Hotline on 1-800-534-8600 or 947-3077 or email flu@hsa.ky. If you have a medical emergency dial 911.

If you have a non-medical question and can't find the answer on this website, contact the National Emergency Operations Centre hotline on 1-800-534-6555 or email NEOC@gov.ky.

Email essential@gov.ky to discuss the recent curfew and policies.

REGIONAL TRACKER

Get updates from the Pan American Health Organization here.

CORONAVIRUS

F.A.Q.S

What is coronavirus? How is it caught & spread?

The information and studies we are receiving on COVID-19 grow by the day, and so does the understanding. The advice from our Chief Medical Officer is that shared by national public health agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control in the USA, Public Health England and the World Health Organization. Read more.

What is Government doing to address COVID-19?

Here on our official website, you can find the most up to date news and information about Government's response to COVID-19. This includes Policies in Action to protect our community and save lives.

What should I do if I think I have COVID-19?

Unless you require emergency medical care, stay home. Call your General Practitioner or the Flu Hotline on 1 800 534 8600 or 947 3077 for advice if you are not managing. Depending on your symptoms and travel history you will most likely be advised to self-isolate at home. A member of the Health Services Authority will visit you at your home. Read more.

What should businesses do?

The Cayman Islands Government issued advice on how businesses and commerce can prepare ahead of a potential community case. We are also keeping this website updated to reflect the latest policies and advice. Read more.

View all of our frequently asked questions on the novel coronavirus.

PREVENTION TIPS

The best way to protect yourself and others from the spread of this virus is to practice these three tips:

Catch it. Catch a cough or sneeze in a tissue. If you have nothing to use, use your elbow and not your hands.
Bin it. Bin the tissues after use. Viruses can live for hours in tissues.
Kill it. By avoiding close contact with those suffering from acute respiratory illness, avoiding travel if you have flu-like symptoms (or a cough or a fever) we can help kill the virus.

CAYMAN PREPARED

Hazard Management Cayman Islands has overall responsibility for the national Comprehensive Disaster Management programme, including preparedness, response, mitigation and recovery.

HMCI is responsible for the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), which is activated to direct and coordinate the response to national threats. Read more.

PRESS ROOM

► Tuesday, 24 March Government Update. Read more.

► DCFS Works Remotely from 25 March for Critical Services, Maintains Staffing at Residential Care Facilities. Read more.

► CIGOUK Focuses on Caymanians in the UK. Read more.

► Emergency Travel Hotline Launched for Persons with Urgent Need to Leave the Cayman Islands. Read more.

► NAU Issues Preparedness List, Amends Customer-Facing Hours. Read more.

► Monday, 23 March Government Update. Watch here.

► District Administration Update Lists Changes to Operations in Cayman Brac, Little Cayman. Read more.

► Governor Announces Daily Curfew to Begin 24 March (Note: Curfew Extended to 7pm to 5am). Read more.

► WORC Details Changes to Operations. Read more.

► Public Warned About Account Impersonating Minister. Read more.

► Chief Medical Officer Orders 14 Days Self-Isolation for All International Arrivals from 16 March. Read more.

► Judicial Administration Details Provisions for Essential Court Services, Modified Business Processes. Read more.

► Updates from Ministry on Measures Taken in Education, Agriculture and by Water Authority - Cayman. Read more.

►Read all news.

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

LATEST FIGURES

ON CORONAVIRUS

LATEST ADVICE

POLICIES IN ACTION

WE WORK WITH

There have been 6 cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Cayman Islands, with 5 considered preliminary results.

PREMIER APPEALS TO RETURNING STUDENTS

HOW & WHEN TO SELF ISOLATE

LATEST NEWS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

GET THE FACTS

WHAT IS CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)?

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?

HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION?

REGIONAL TRACKER

► MENTAL WELLBEING

► FRONTLINE STAFF

► POLICIES IN ACTION

► HOTLINES

CORONAVIRUS

F.A.Q.S

What is coronavirus? How is it caught & spread?

What is Government doing to address COVID-19?

What should I do if I think I have COVID-19?

What should businesses do?

PREVENTION TIPS

CAYMAN PREPARED

MORE ON CORONAVIRUS IN THE CAYMAN ISLANDS

CAYMAN ISLANDS HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY (HSA)

USA CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL & PROTECTION (CDC)

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND (PHE)

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO)

CARIBBEAN PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY (CARPHA)