The Public Health Department, Customs and Border Control (CBC) and the Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU) would like to offer clarity on questions origin
Lee confirms new COVID-19 variant in three Cayman samples
All other variants were ruled out from the samples, Lee said in a statement issued Tuesday morning.
In a brief audio statement, the CMO said, it was “not surprising” that Cayman now has confirmation of the variant in the Cayman Islands.
He stressed that strict protocols are in place to stymie transmission.
“We know it to be virulent and widespread. However, our strict adherence to quarantine protocols is keeping the threat of COVID 19 at bay,” he said.
Last week Lee confirmed to the
Cayman Compass that samples were sent to CARPHA (Caribbean Public Health Agency) around two weeks ago for genomic sequencing to determine if the COVID-19 Variant of Concern (UK) – Variant B117 was present.
Cert. Hons. For Local COVID-19 Heroes 01 January 2021, 08:58 AM
Covid 19
His Excellency the Governor Martyn Roper today (Thursday 31 December 2020) announced the award of a further 26 Certificates and Badges of Honour for outstanding COVID-19 related work.
Mr Roper said: ‘2020 has been a quite extraordinary year and so many people on our Islands have stepped up to support our community. When looking around the world at how the virus is raging, we are blessed indeed to be largely COVID-free apart from a small number of returning travellers, all in 14 days of isolation to manage any risk.
I awarded a number of Certificates and Badges of Honour earlier this year. I am now pleased to make a number of New Year awards for the many people across our community who played a significant role in the battle against the virus. These awards focus on persons involved in healthcare, teaching and procurement of our