What's the government response timeline for Cayman Islands?
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COVID-19 government response timeline for Cayman Islands
Find out what policies Cayman Islands has implemented to combat the pandemic.
Jan 24th, 2020Jan 24
Level 1 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - public officials urging caution about Covid-19Details
Public alert on coronavirus published on 24 January. Further Government press releases recommended hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette throughout the first six months of the pandemic. https://www.hsa.ky/public_health/public-health-alert-on-2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov/ https://www.hsa.ky/public_health/the-department-of-public-health-issues-a-travel-advisory-on-the-2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov/ https://www.hsa.ky/public_health/cabinet-moves-to-reduce-the-threat-of-the-2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov/
HideJan 31st, 2020Jan 31
Level 1 of 4
C8: International travel controls - screening arrivalsDetails
Screening passengers from countries with COVID-19 cases https://www.hsa.ky/public_health/the-department-of-public-health-issues-a-travel-advisory-on-the-2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov/
HideFeb 10th, 2020Feb 10
Level 2 of 4
C8: International travel controls - quarantine arrivals from some or all regionsDetails
14 day quarantine of arrivals from China. https://www.hsa.ky/public_health/cabinet-moves-to-reduce-the-threat-of-the-2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov/
HideFeb 28th, 2020Feb 28
Level 3 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban arrivals from some regionsDetails
Arrivals with a 14-day travel history in countries with a high burden of COVID-19 banned from entering https://www.hsa.ky/public_health/cabinet-approves-travel-restrictions-to-manage-the-threat-of-the-coronavirus-disease-covid-19/
HideMar 12th, 2020Mar 12
Level 1 of 3
H2: Testing policy - only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (eg key workers, admitted to hospital, came into contact with a known case, returned from overseas)Details
testing has being ongoing since at least 12 March. The testing was focused on symptomatic individuals with a history of potential contact with cases, either in another country or domestically. https://www.hsa.ky/news_events/first-samples-sent-for-testing/ https://www.hsa.ky/news_events/hsa-introduces-local-testing-for-covid-19/
HideMar 13th, 2020Mar 13
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
All public events are cancelled until further notice. http://gazettes.gov.ky/portal/pls/portal/docs/1/12934501.PDF
HideMar 13th, 2020Mar 13
Level 3 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 11-100 peopleDetails
Gatherings restricted to <50 persons. https://www.hsa.ky/public_health/temporary-ban-on-public-gatherings/
HideMar 16th, 2020Mar 16
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
All educational facilities were closed on 16 March until after the Easter holidays. this closure was then extended on 15 April for 1 week and again on 23 April until the summer holidays. https://www.exploregov.ky/government-covid19-policies https://www.exploregov.ky/government-covid19-policies https://www.exploregov.ky/government-covid19-policies
HideMar 16th, 2020Mar 16
Level 3 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban arrivals from some regionsDetails
Only residents permitted to enter the Territory. All arrivals directed to isolate for 14 days. https://www.exploregov.ky/government-covid19-policies
HideMar 21st, 2020Mar 21
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
Contact tracing taking place for cases. Given the small number of total cases it is assumed that this was comprehensive. https://www.gov.ky/news/press-release-details/1481786379275-student-taken-to-hospital-for-assessment
HideMar 23rd, 2020Mar 23
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
Non-essential retail closed. Restaurants restricted to take-away service only. https://www.exploregov.ky/government-covid19-policies
HideMar 23rd, 2020Mar 23
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
Airports and seaports closed to international traffic. Exceptions are made for the return of residents. https://www.exploregov.ky/government-covid19-policies
HideMar 24th, 2020Mar 24
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
Nightly curfew from 1900-0500. https://www.exploregov.ky/government-covid19-policies
HideMar 25th, 2020Mar 25
Level 3 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with minimal exceptions (eg allowed to leave once a week, or only one person can leave at a time, etc)Details
24h 'hard' curfew for 3 days. https://www.exploregov.ky/government-covid19-policies
HideMar 25th, 2020Mar 25
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
Movement between islands defacto banned under curfew rules. http://www.gov.ky/portal/pls/portal/docs/1/12940549.PDF
HideMar 28th, 2020Mar 28
Level 3 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for all-but-essential workplaces (eg grocery stores, doctors)Details
All non-essential businesses closed as part of the curfew order. Closure initially until 4 may but then extended to 19 May. http://www.gov.ky/portal/pls/portal/docs/1/12940549.PDF https://www.exploregov.ky/government-covid19-policies
HideMar 28th, 2020Mar 28
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
All gatherings banned as part of curfew order http://www.gov.ky/portal/pls/portal/docs/1/12940549.PDF
HideMar 28th, 2020Mar 28
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
Public transport (in the form of minibuses) only operates on Grand Cayman. Bus drivers (unlike taxi drivers) were not included on the list of essential workers and so public transport closed. http://gazettes.gov.ky/portal/pls/portal/docs/1/12940549.PDF
HideMar 28th, 2020Mar 28
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
Hard curfew 1900 - 0500, soft curfew during daytime. https://www.exploregov.ky/government-covid19-policies
HideApr 16th, 2020Apr 16
Level 3 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with minimal exceptions (eg allowed to leave once a week, or only one person can leave at a time, etc)Details
24h 'hard curfew instated. Persons only permitted to shop for essentials on certain days. Originally expired on 1 May but was later extended to 4 May. https://www.exploregov.ky/government-covid19-policies
HideMay 5th, 2020May 05
Level 3 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for all-but-essential workplaces (eg grocery stores, doctors)Details
Business closures as part of the 'soft curfew' are extended for Grand Cayman only. Restrictions on Little Cayman are lifted on 5 May and on Cayman Brac on 7 June. https://www.exploregov.ky/government-covid19-policies
HideMay 5th, 2020May 05
Level 3 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 11-100 peopleDetails
Gatherings on Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac are restricted to 25 persons. http://gazettes.gov.ky/portal/pls/portal/docs/1/12976499.PDF http://gazettes.gov.ky/portal/pls/portal/docs/1/12990519.PDF
HideMay 5th, 2020May 05
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
On Grand Cayman hard curfew was reduced to 2000-0500, and extended originally to 15 May, then 1 June. On 1 June it was reduced further to 2000-0430 and extended to 6 June and then 20 June. Curfew was lifted on Little Cayman on 5 May and on Cayman Brac on 7 June. https://www.exploregov.ky/government-covid19-policies http://gazettes.gov.ky/portal/pls/portal/docs/1/12952513.PDF http://gazettes.gov.ky/portal/pls/portal/docs/1/12952547.PDF
HideMay 5th, 2020May 05
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
Restrictions on travelling to Little Cayman and Cayman Brac. No restrictions on internal travel to Grand Cayman (i.e from Little Cayman/Cayman Brac to Grand Cayman). http://gazettes.gov.ky/portal/pls/portal/docs/1/12952547.PDF http://gazettes.gov.ky/portal/pls/portal/docs/1/12952513.PDF https://www.exploregov.ky/government-covid19-policies
HideMay 6th, 2020May 06
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancelling
May 8th, 2020May 08
Level 3 of 3
H2: Testing policy - open public testing (eg "drive through" testing available to asymptomatic people)Details
From at least this date targeted testing is ongoing for healthcare workers and other essential workers. https://www.hsa.ky/news_events/hsa-expands-covid-testing-capacity/
HideMay 21st, 2020May 21
Level 1 of 2
E1: Income support - government is replacing less than 50% of lost salary (or if a flat sum, it is less than 50% median salary)Details
$1000/month grants made to workers in severely affected sectors, such as tourism and the arts. https://www.exploregov.ky/government-covid19-policies
HideJun 19th, 2020Jun 19
Level 3 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 11-100 peopleDetails
Gatherings on Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac are restricted to 50 persons (up from 25). No restrictions on Little Cayman. http://gazettes.gov.ky/portal/pls/portal/docs/1/12976499.PDF http://gazettes.gov.ky/portal/pls/portal/docs/1/12990519.PDF https://www.exploregov.ky/government-covid19-policies
HideJun 19th, 2020Jun 19
Level 0 of 2
C5: Close public transport - no measuresDetails
Public transport permitted to reopen, with restrictions on capacity. http://gazettes.gov.ky/portal/pls/portal/docs/1/12976499.PDF
HideJun 22nd, 2020Jun 22
Level 0 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - no measuresDetails
All restrictions lifted. https://www.exploregov.ky/government-covid19-policies
HideJun 22nd, 2020Jun 22
Level 0 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - no measuresDetails
All restrictions lifted. https://www.exploregov.ky/government-covid19-policies
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