Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands Port Authority Cargo Distribution Centre Warehouse will be open Saturday, 28 March from 8:30 am to 12 pm for persons or organisations with cargo cleared and ready to collect.

Grocery stores and supermarkets re-opened Saturday, 28 March and will close at 6 pm each day in line with curfew hours. From Monday to Saturday:

> Cost-u-Less opens 8 am, with dedicated shopping for the vulnerable from 7 am

> Foster's opens 7 am, with dedicated shopping for the vulnerable and essential staff from 6 am

> Hurley's opens 9 am, with dedicated shopping for the vulnerable and essential staff from 7 am

> Kirk Market opens 6 am, with dedicated lanes for the vulnerable

View hours for retail banks.

View hours for HSA pharmacy and clinics.

For other essential businesses, check websites and social media to confirm opening hours and accommodations for the vulnerable and essential staff.

Supplies are not running short. Only essential trips by one member of the household should be considered, and children should stay home.

From 5 am on Saturday, 28 March, the Cayman Islands are under a daily "hard" curfew from 7 pm until 5 am and a "soft" curfew from 5:01 am until 6:59 pm, allowing limited movement for essential purposes only. These regulations will be in effect for 10 days, expiring at 5 am on Tuesday, 7 April unless Cabinet extends the period. Read more.

Social distancing is Caymankind. Stay at least 6 feet from any other person, no matter where you are. Read more.

If you entered the Cayman Islands on or after Monday, 16 March, you are required to self-isolate along with all other members of your household for 14 full days.

Any person who displays symptoms of coronavirus (coughing, fever, shortness of breath) or who has had contact with someone suspected to have coronavirus should also self-isolate for 14 days along with their household.

Read more on self-isolation here.

During times of crisis you may find that your moods and feelings are affected. It's okay not to be okay. Read more.

Caring professionals are here for you. Call 1-800-534-6463 (MIND) Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm to talk to our Mental Health Hotline.

Find out how to get other assistance you may need here.

There is heightened concern due to the high percentage of elderly persons residing in the Cayman Islands. Read more.

Shelter in Place regulations include a ban on inter-island travel by sea except for transport of freight. This restriction is in place until Tuesday, 7 April and may be extended by Cabinet.

At 5.01 am on Saturday, 28 March, the Cayman Islands transitioned to a new "soft" daytime curfew. Referred to as "Shelter in Place", these regulations are currently set to expire at 5 am on Tuesday, 7 April. The regulations will be reviewed on Friday, 3 April and may be extended beyond the initial 10-day period. Read more.

Public Health (Prevention, Control and Suppression of COVID-19) Regulations, 2020

The "hard" curfew remains in effect from 7 pm in the evening until 5 am in the morning each day. It is being reassessed by the Commissioner of Police every 48 hours and is currently scheduled to expire at 5 am on Friday, 3 April.

The "hard" curfew is in addition to Shelter in Place regulations and may be extended. It is imposed under Section 49 of the Police Law (2017 Revision) and has been authorised after consultation with the National Hazard Management Executive, which includes the Premier and the Leader of the Opposition. Cabinet has also given its agreement.

During the Shelter in Place period, only essential establishments, institutions, businesses, organisations and offices are open. Businesses that remain open to the public must operate under restricted hours and social distancing provisions. Non-exempt businesses must also comply with the ban on public gathering of more than 2 people, not including staff. Read more.

During the Shelter in Place period, restaurants are only to provide drive-through services or the take out, delivery or curb side collection of food. Delivery services are only allowed to operate until 9 pm. Persons who travel to restaurants which provide drive-through, take out or curbside collection are only allowed to collect food until 6 pm. Read more.

During the Shelter in Place period, there are no exceptions to the requirement to maintain a distance of at least six feet (two metres) between individuals who are not members of the same household while in a public place.

Essential establishments, institutions, businesses, organisations and offices that are open at any time during Shelter in Place must provide for social distancing. Read more.

Public transportation services (buses) are currently suspended and depots are closed until Tuesday, 7 April. This date may be extended.

During the Shelter in Place period, taxis are limited to no more than 2 passengers to ensure each passenger is able to distance himself or herself as far as possible from the other passenger and the driver. Read more.

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Airports are closed to international passengers, travel to the Sister Islands is restricted, and cruise ships and private yachts are currently banned. Read more

During the Shelter in Place period, no more than 2 persons who are not members of the same household are allowed to gather in public. Read more.

Health care facilities, supermarkets, convenience stores and mini-marts, pharmacies, retail banks, building societies, credit unions and gas stations are exempt from this ban. However, the owner or operator must restrict the number of customers to maintain social distancing. No matter the size, convenience stores and mini-marts are limited to no more than 6 customers at any time.

Weddings are not to include 10 or more people other than the bride, groom, official witnesses and the marriage officer. Funerals are only allowed to be attended by up to 10 members of the immediate family, 6 pallbearers, at least 1 officiant, and essential mortuary staff.

EXTENDED CURFEW TRANSITIONS

At 5am Sat, 28 March, the transition to a new soft daytime curfew will begin continuing until 7 pm. From 7am - 5am there is a curfew in effect. Read more.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

At our live press briefing 27 March, learn about updates to the curfew and other Government policies relating to COVID-19. Watch video.

LATEST NEWS

Get the latest news and updates from the Cayman Islands Government on Coronavirus (COVID-19) including press releases and announcements. 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

Extended Curfew 27 March Stay Home Save Lives

EXTENDED CURFEW 24 MARCH

Learn more about the extended curfew enforced on Wednesday 25 March 7pm until Saturday 28 March 5am as part of preventative measures. #StayHomeCayman Read more.

READ OUR POLICIES

Beginning 24 March 2020 all public transport & bus depots will cease to operate. Taxis are 2 people max in their vehicle. Read more.

READ OUR POLICIES

The following policies are in place for those in the Cayman Islands as it relates to coronavirus (COVID-19). 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

RETURNING FROM ABROAD & SISTER ISLANDS TRAVEL

There is heightened concern given the high percentage of elderly persons residing in the Sister Islands. Read more

Six Feet To Save Lives Social Distancing

EXTENDED CURFEW 24 MARCH

Learn more about the extended curfew enforced on Wednesday 25 March 7pm until Saturday 28 March 5am as part of preventative measures. #StayHomeCayman Read more.

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 that is constantly being updated, including answers to Frequently Asked Questions and details of Policies in Action. We also have a list of Hotlines for critical services.

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 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.

REGIONAL TRACKER

Get updates from the Pan American Health Organization here.

WHO SITUATION REPORTS

Get global updates from the World 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

► Friday, 27 March Government Update: Two curfew Regimes Going Forward from March 28 until Friday, 3 April. Read more

► March 27 - Changes Made to External Examinations Scheduled for This Year for Secondary-level Students. R ead more.

► Cayman Islands Public Library Service Announces an Online eBook Service. Read more.

► Essential Services Continue During Coronavirus. Read more.

► Thursday March 26 COVID-19 update. Read more.

► DEH Details Advice on Coronavirus for Food Handlers. Read more.

► Annual Fee Obligations Deferred for Corporate Entities till 30 June. Read more.

► Donation to Students. Read more.

► Dept of Agriculture Updates Operational Hours, Suspends Certain Services, Closes Reception and Shelter. Read more.

► Deadlines for Annual Returns and Economic Substance Notification Filings Extended. Read more.

► DCFS Publishes Additional Contact Details for Staff Working Remotely. R ead more.

► Wednesday, 25 March Government Update. Read more.

► Read all news

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

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POLICIES IN ACTION

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EXTENDED CURFEW TRANSITIONS

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

LATEST NEWS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

EXTENDED CURFEW 24 MARCH

READ OUR POLICIES

READ OUR POLICIES

GET THE FACTS

RETURNING FROM ABROAD & SISTER ISLANDS TRAVEL

EXTENDED CURFEW 24 MARCH

WHAT IS CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)?

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?

HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION?

REGIONAL TRACKER

WHO SITUATION REPORTS

► 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

CORONAVIRUS LATEST LIVE UPDATES

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)