COVIDCayman Update - 8 May 2020

COVID-19 in the Cayman Islands
Update – 8 May 2020
Synopsis of CIG Press Briefing

1.              One (1) positive case.
-       Positive test comes from screening exercise from a person with no known contact to a positive patient or travel history.

As at 8th May, the number of positive cases of COVID-19 is EIGHTY-ONE (81) and is broken down as follows:
Active – 39 (Symptomatic – 8; Asymptomatic – 29; No details – 2)
Recovered – 41
Deceased – 1
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2.              The Emergency Evacuation Charter to Miami is confirmed for 15th May, 2020. Tickets for this flight can be purchased by visiting www.caymanairways.com or calling 949-2311.
This flight will also be returning with a limited number of Caymanians and Permanent Residents from a pre-approved list compiled by the Governor’s Office. To purchase tickets to return to the Cayman Islands from Miami, persons should call 345-949-2311 or 1-800-GCAYMAN.
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3.              The Emergency Evacuation Charter to the Dominican Republic is confirmed for 17th May, 2020. Tickets for this flight can be purchased by calling 949-2311.
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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
https://covidcayman.blogspot.com/
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