Today’s need to know is as follows:

Test Results

• Out of 40 results returned today two persons were positive. These persons are believed to be medical staff at Health City.
• Of these most recent results,  29 test cases from the Health Services Authority (HSA) have tested negative, and from Health City, nine cases were negative and two tested positive.
• The two positive cases resulted from contact with the deceased visitor treated at Health City.
• These persons are believed to be medical staff. Their families are in isolation and there is little to no risk of community spread, health experts say.
• So far 65 test results have been received including samples from Health City Cayman and the Health Services Authority (HSA). This includes the patient who passed away last Saturday.
• Sixty persons tested and their families remain in isolation.

Government Decisions & Policies

• Some 66 students have confirmed plans to use a dedicated isolation facility offered by Government.
• Some family members of returning students who are emergency responders have also taken up option to live at a separate dedicated facility, during the mandatory two week self-isolation period for all incoming travelers.
• Premier and Governor urged travelers of all ages to take responsibility for the health of the community by self-isolating for 14 days.
• Students and essential persons who seek such accommodation should call the NEOC between8am and 5pm on 1-800-534-6555 or email [email protected]. All are reminded to practice social distancing at the airport.

Fake News

• Refuting a fake news WhatsApp circulating today the panel encouraged population to monitor only official channels to ensure the provision of accurate and up-to-date information.

Security

• RCIPS Commissioner says his officers paying close attention to domestic matters during this time of self-isolation.  

Watch the press conference at  https://youtu.be/Y2_VxuijJXk

Read the press release at http://www.gov.ky/portal/page/portal/cighome/pressroom

Administrative Press Releases/Notices

• NAU commits to food stipend Caymanian families whose children were receiving school lunch assistance.  http://www.gov.ky/portal/page/portal/nauhome/announcements/NAU%20Supports%20Students
• Education Minister comments on schools’ distance learning plans http://www.gov.ky/portal/page/portal/mehhome/pressroom/2014/Government%20Schools%20Outline%20Plans%20for%20Continuation%20of%20Learning
• DCFS to maintain contact with clients by phone WhatsApp video or Zoom.  http://www.gov.ky/portal/page/portal/sochome/announcements/DCFS%20Alters%20Operations

See latest info here for further details https://www.exploregov.ky/coronavirus (I will update these tonight)

Updated information on website

• To see our brochure on managing COVID-19 anxiety visit https://www.exploregov.ky/coronavirus-resources and scroll down.