Experts: Virus twice as infectious as previously believed
By David A. Patten From Newsmax A new analysis by scientists at the Los Alamos National Laboratory published Wednesday in an online Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) journal reveals the coronavirus appears to be more than twice as infectious…
Lice drug Ivermectin shown to kill COVID-19 within 48 hours
By Slange Reyner From Newsmax Researchers in Australia say head lice drug Ivermectin quickly prevented replication of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The drug, which has been used to treat and prevent diseases related to parasites in humans, pets,…
How smart cities can defend against pandemics
Can cutting edge technology and strategic urban planning stop the spread of a deadly virus, such as the coronavirus threat that our world is experiencing now? Smart city proponents think they can, by using data tracking, surveillance, and robot intelligence…
9 Apr Weather in Cayman
9 Apr Thu 2020 SYNOPSIS Light winds and smooth seas are expected to continue across the Cayman area for the next 24 hours in association with a weak pressure gradient across the northwest Caribbean. Radar images show no showers around…
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Cayman: COVID-19 Update for Wednesday, 8 April 2020 – No results
No further test results were received. · The first shipment of 165,000 test kits arrived at Owen Roberts airport this morning with the remaining 35,000 to arrive via London with a total cost of US$4.4 million. · Local businessmen Vernie Coe and…
Cayman: Ombudsman appeals for information re-public complaint involving police force investigating pursuit of bikers
As previously announced, the Ombudsman – who has oversight of public complaints involving the police and their use of force – is investigating the pursuit. Video recordings depicting certain viewpoints of the pursuit and its aftermath have already circulated widely…
Vegas Goes Blue on World Healthcare Day April 7
LAS VEGAS — In support of healthcare professionals, first responders and everyone on the front lines in the wake of COVID-19, destination Las Vegas is proud to support the #VegasGoesBlue initiative. #VegasGoesBlue is a collaboration between Clark County, the cities…
Address to the Nation by Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris on the State of Emergency Tuesday, 7th April 2020
My Fellow Citizens and Residents: As you are aware, on Friday, 27th March, His Excellency, the Governor General, Sir S.W. Tapley Seaton, proclaimed a State of Emergency in St. Kitts and Nevis beginning 28th March and continuing to 11th April on the grounds…
What is the coronaviris death rate?
By DANIEL BIER From Freethink Cities all across the globe are shut down and hundreds of millions have been ordered to stay at home, all in an effort to halt the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus…
Ombudsman: Implementation of the Cayman Islands Data Protection Law (2019)
The Office of the Ombudsman is issuing guidance for businesses and residents in response to questions we’ve received in recent weeks about the ongoing implementation of the Cayman Islands Data Protection Law (2019), which took effect in September. “Complying with…
