COVID-19 In The Cayman Islands

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Even though we may be limited in our movements and practicing social distancing to stay safe, you can still stay connected to your Cayman Community. Learn about what's happening with your neighbours and the community at large. Also you can share your community ideas, activities and events by using #StayingHomeIsCaymanKind on your social posts.

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You may engage in outdoor exercise, which includes walking your pet. This may be done alone or together with one family member living at the same residence, for no more than an hour-and-a-half each day, between the hours of 5:15am and 6:45pm Monday to Saturday. You may not drive to your exercise location. Read more

All beaches are closed until further notice. No activities of any kind will be allowed. Persons who live on property with beach access are not allowed beyond the high water mark of their property.

This restriction has been imposed by the Commissioner of Police and will be strictly enforced. Read more

Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman answers frequently asked questions on April 15. Read more

The Office of the Ombudsman is aware of concerns that individuals are seeking to identify, and even publicly expose, people who are infected with COVID-19. Aside from the moral, ethical and societal implications surrounding the stigma associated with naming and shaming another human being, there are legal implications if sensitive personal data is made public. Read more.

Homemade masks can be useful when acting as a partial barrier to stop droplet spread of the virus responsible for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).  That said, we must be cautious when considering using them as protection against the transmission of COVID-19 cannot be guaranteed. Read more

If you have an urgent need to travel between the Cayman Islands and any other destination, please click here to submit your information using our new online tool. Alternatively, contact 244-3333 Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm or email emergencytravel@gov.ky. 

Emergency supplementary funding will provide temporary food assistance to non-Caymanians who qualify and are unable to leave the Cayman Islands or who find themselves out of work due to the impact of COVID-19. Work permit holders who need urgent support may apply for a food voucher here.

For matters relating to support from the Needs Assessment Unit, contact NAUInfo@gov.ky or speak to a representative Monday to Thursday between 9am and 1pm.

A -K last names call: 

• 936-0NAU (0628)
• 936-1NAU (1628)
• 936-2NAU (2628)

L-Z last names call:

• 936-3NAU (3628)
• 936-4NAU (4628)

Other numbers: 

• 946-0024 or 244-2426 (Grand Cayman)
• 948-8758 (Cayman Brac)

Anyone seeking to access services from the NAU as first-time client should first complete this pre-assessment form.

Micro and Small Businesses can learn more about relief measures funded by the Cayman Islands Government on our Business Guidance page. 

For more hotlines and support click here.

Stay home as much as possible and only leave for essential trips in accordance with restrictions on movement by curfew and by last name. Local supplies are not running short. Only essential trips by one member of the household should be considered and children should stay home. 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 COVID-19 (coughing, fever, shortness of breath) or who has had contact with someone suspected to have COVID-19 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. Caring professionals are here for you. Call 1-800-534-6463(MIND) Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm to talk to our Mental Health Hotline.

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

Avoid all but essential travel until there is a measurable change in the global situation. Local airports and sea ports are currently closed to all international passengers.

There is also heightened concern with inter-island travel due to the high percentage of elderly persons residing in the Sister Islands. Read more

Amendments to the National Pensions Law were passed in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday, 23 April 2020 to provide for a pension holiday from 1 April to 30 September 2020 or such later date as may be appointed by Order made by the Cabinet. Qualifying pension plan members may also withdraw funds from their account subject to certain provisions. Read more.

Click here to review the FAQs from the Department of Labour & Pensions.

Referred to as "Shelter in Place", the daytime "soft" curfew Monday to Saturday allows reasonable movement of persons between 5am and 7pm for essential activities such as access to supermarkets, pharmacies and banks.

Access to pharmacies and healthcare facilities are not restricted by last name. However, adults with the last name beginning in A through K will be allowed to conduct other essential travel to public places such as supermarkets and banks on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Adults with the last name beginning in L through Z will be allowed to conduct such essential travel on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and to banks on Fridays. These provisions are in place across all three Islands. Individuals with hyphenated or multiple surnames should use the first letter of the first surname.

Persons are also allowed to exercise outdoors - including walking a pet - for up to 90 minutes between 5:15am and 6:45pm either alone or with one other person who is a member of the same residence. You may not drive to your exercise location.

No activities of any kind will be allowed in the water, along the coastline up to the high water mark, or on any public beach. There is no exception for exercise, including swimming, walking, jogging, or line fishing from the shore or a dock.

Read more on Curfew & Social Distancing

Public transportation services are currently suspended and bus depots are closed.

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.

In addition to Shelter in Place "soft" curfew regulations, the "hard" curfew remains in effect from 7pm in the evening until 5am in the morning each day and for 24 hours on Sundays, i.e. for the full 34 hours from 7pm on Saturday evening through 5am the following Monday morning.

Persons are required to remain in their homes and premises during these "hard" curfew hours unless the Commissioner of Police has exempted them from doing so in writing. 

Read more on Curfew & Social Distancing

No more than 2 persons who are not members of the same household are allowed to gather in public for any reason. Private parties which include any person from outside of the immediate household are banned and private strata pools, strata gyms and playgrounds are to be closed.

Health care facilities, supermarkets, convenience stores and mini-marts, pharmacies, retail banks, building societies, credit unions and gas stations are exempt from the ban on public gatherings. However, the owner or operator must restrict the number of customers in order 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. 

While workplaces are not considered public places, only essential operations are open and even essential staff must work remotely at home if they are able.

Read more on Public Gathering Bans & School Closures

Only essential establishments, institutions, businesses, organisations and offices are allowed to be open and hours are restricted. Non-exempt operations must also comply with the ban on gatherings of more than 2 people (not including staff).

Restaurants are only to provide drive-through services, take out, delivery, or curb side collection of food. Food may only be collected from restaurants until 6pm. Delivery services are only allowed to operate until 9pm.

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 remain open must also provide for social distancing.

Supermarkets, convenience stores, mini-marts, pharmacies and gas or refilling stations are only allowed to operate between the hours of 6am and 6pm. Retail banks, building societies and credit unions are only allowed to operate between the hours of 9am and 1pm. Health care facilities are not restricted in their hours of operation.

Construction sites and works are banned apart from urgent home plumbing, electrical or roof repairs. 

It is not permitted to visit a person who is in quarantine or isolation, a detainee in a prison or place of detention, a patient in a health care facility, or a residential home care facility.

Read more on Curfew & Social Distancing

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

In addition to the establishment of the Cayman Islands Centre for Business Development, Government has implemented a number of measures to support local business and commerce. These include financial assistance for small and medium businesses and the transport industry, temporary waiver of Trade & Business Licensing fees, extension of the temporary layoff period for most industries, virtual conduct of notarial acts, and others. Read more.