The global battle against the COVID-19 endemic is continuing on many fronts. Much focus is now on South America, especially Brazil, where the rapidly spreading and extremely virulent Brazilian variant is threatening to overwhelm health services.
An alleged breach of isolation protocols on 13 April 2021 by travellers quarantining at residence and members of the public has been reported to the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) and is currently under investigation.
The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 519 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Thursday, 15 April 2021. Two were positive.
Public health officials report that 123 persons received the COVID-19 vaccine at a special vaccination drive for those aged 16 to 24 years old on Friday 9 April 2021.
The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 658 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Friday, 9 April 2021. Seven were positive.
The Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee, reports that 1,004 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since this was last reported on Thursday, 1 April 2021. Eleven were positive.
The UK continues to make impressive strides with its COVID-19 vaccination roll-out. To date, over 31 million people have received their first dose with five million completing the full course with a second jab.
Cayman has passed the 500 mark for the number of COVID-19 cases recorded in the jurisdiction since the pandemic began just over a year ago.
Protocols to enable voters who will be in quarantine or isolation on Election Day to vote in the 2021 General Election have been confirmed.
The Cayman Islands is leading the Caribbean region with its rate of COVID-19 vaccination heading towards half of the estimated population of 65,000 receiving at least one dose.