With new travel requirements announced the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Health Services Authority’s COVID-19 Testing Clinic will increase its hours of operations to expedite the processing of COVID-19 test results for international travelers. (UPDATE: effective 13th December 2021 the COVID-19 Testing Clinic will be located at 131 MacLendon Drive (next
The Health Services Authority (HSA) is expanding the operating hours of its dedicated Flu Clinic to increase accessibility for those who have flu-like symptoms, so they are able to receive convenient and timely evaluation and treatment. The Clinic will now operate on Saturday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm in addition to its regular week-day
The Public Health Department has launched a new process to request isolation letters for persons mandated to isolate due to being a COVID case or a primary contact. Individuals requiring proof of isolation can still use their positive PCR result from the laboratory or, if required, request a letter through the new process. Isolation letters
The Health Services Authority and Cayman Islands Red Cross have partnered in coordinating activities to mark World AIDS Day which will be observed with a week of free HIV and STI testing Tuesday 29th November – Friday 3rd December 2021. Free HIV testing and counselling will be offered by appointment only. A free virtual session
The COVID-19 vaccine booster (3rd dose) is now available to persons 30 years and older starting 29th November 2021. Persons 18 years and older will be eligible for the vaccine starting Tuesday 7th December 2021. Individuals who are clinically vulnerable are also invited to come forward for the booster. For example, individuals 12+ years
The Director of Primary Health Care, Dr Samuel Williams Rodriguez, is advising the public of the arrival of this year’s flu vaccine. Vaccines for the seasonal flu will be available at the Cayman Islands Hospital, District Health Centres in Grand Cayman, Faith Hospital Cayman Brac and Little Cayman Clinic. The locations and times are listed
Public Health has announced new criteria for the release of individuals from isolation on confirmation of positive PCR tests at the end of isolation period. The new criteria stipulate mandatory requirements in three areas: isolation of 11 days for vaccinated or 15 days for unvaccinated, asymptomatic for the past 72 hours, and a CT value
COVID-19 positive individuals, who have reached the end of their isolation period, can attend any of the daily exit PCR testing clinics below from 11am – 1pm. Ed Bush Sports Complex Bodden Town Civic Centre South Sound Community Centre Once tested, individuals must return home and isolate until further instruction. Fully vaccinated individuals are required
Due to the success in the uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine over recent weeks, the Public Health Department announced the current batch of Pfizer vaccines has been fully utilized and the COVID-19 vaccination clinics are closed until next week. The Governor’s Office has confirmed that a new batch containing 11,700 Pfizer vaccines from the UK
COVID-19 positive individuals due for exit PCR testing on or before Wednesday, 10 November 2021, should attend one of the following locations for testing 11am – 1pm (10th November): Ed Bush Sports Complex Bodden Town Civic Centre South Sound Community Centre Once tested individuals must return home and isolate until further instruction. Individuals due for