COVIDCayman Update - 22 May 2020
COVID-19 in the Cayman Islands
Update – 22 May 2020
Synopsis of CIG Press Briefing
Update – 22 May 2020
Synopsis of CIG Press Briefing
1. Eight (8) positive cases.
- One (1) person had direct contact to a positive case.
- Seven (7) persons contracted through community transmission and contact tracing is under investigation.
As of 22nd May, the cumulative number of positive cases of COVID-19 is 129 and is broken down as follows:
Active – 67 (Symptomatic – 12; Asymptomatic – 55)
Recovered – 61
Deceased – 1
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2. For assistance in accessing your online portal with Health Services Authority, please email info@hsa.ky. This portal will provide the COVID-19 test results for persons with an email address.
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3. Businesses applying for work permit grants or renewals should advertise the respective employment opportunities on WORC’s employment portal, JobsCayman – https://jobscayman.worc.gov.ky.
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4. International mail service through the Cayman Islands Postal Service TO the United States has resumed. There is still no incoming international mail.
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5. Water Authority – Cayman will not be increasing their rates as allowed annually by the governing law.
The Authority has also waived the late fee penalty for all customers for May 2020, as had been done since March 2020. The Authority is also offering a payment deferral programme for any persons unemployed or with reduced income due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
For more information, you may contact the customer service team by emailing info@waterauthority.ky.
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6. Any Caymanians or Permanent Residents wanting to travel on a future “Air-bridge” flight from the UK, should register directly with the Cayman Islands Government Office in the UK by calling +44(0)207-491-7772 or emailing info@cigouk.ky.
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7. There are repatriation charters scheduled to Miami for 29th May, 5th June, and 19th June. Persons wishing to travel on these flights may book online at www.caymanairways.com or call 949-2311.
These flights will not be bringing anyone back to the Cayman Islands due to lack of capacity at isolation facilities.
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8. All requests for inter-island travel should be submitted to bractravel@gov.ky for review and approval, if granted.
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9. Work Permit Holders and Non-Caymanians wishing to return to the Cayman Islands will need to register a request for review. Requests should be registered via the online portal by visiting https://www.exploregov.ky/travel or emailing emergencytravel@gov.ky for assistance.
Current applications will be reviewed and decided on by the Office of the Deputy Premier with future management by the Cayman Islands Customs & Border Control.
Approvals are subject to the following considerations:
- Company has resumed business and the physical presence of the employee is required
- Active work permit with sufficient time remaining and employer must be in good-standing with business licenses, pension, and health insurance policies.
- Adequate capacity at a government-run isolation facility
- Availability of inward flights
If the employee is deemed eligible to return, the employer must confirm they will be responsible for all costs associated with the isolation stay and it will be paid upfront. This includes additional costs associated with an extended stay past the required 14-day period.
The employee will also need to provide confirmation that private accommodation has been secured and the ability to pay for this accommodation.
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For the latest information, advice, and answers to frequently asked questions, please visit www.gov.ky/coronavirus.
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Written by: Nickolas DaCosta
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