We inform you of the rules and restrictions related to COVID-19 in the Cayman Islands. You'll also find information on travel, testing and getting your vaccinations and boosters.
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Travel
There are no restrictions for anyone travelling to or within the Cayman Islands (including travel to and from the Sister Islands).
- Permission to Travel (via Travel Cayman) is not required, whether vaccinated or unvaccinated.
- Quarantine and isolation upon arrival are not required.
- All incoming travellers are not required to provide their vaccination status.
- No pre or post-travel testing is required.
Note: Work permit applications still require evidence of vaccination status.
For more detailed updates on entering the Cayman Islands, click here.
Testing Rules for COVID-19
Testing: It is a public health requirement to report a positive LFT result. After receiving a positive LFT, you are encouraged to complete a PCR test to confirm your result. Close contacts of COVID-19 positive people can continue to work and attend school, given they complete a daily LFT.
Quarantine & Isolation: Those who test positive for COVID-19 are required to isolate for no less than 7 days. There is no requirement to complete a test in order to leave isolation.
People are still expected to practice physical distancing and maintain good hand hygiene, as well as follow any regulation issued under the Public Health Act and in accordance with Section 49 of the Police Act.
For a detailed breakdown of the rules and regulations, please click here.
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Under the Public Health ‘Control of COVID-19 (Testing) Regulations, 2021’, Cayman’s approved testing methods have expanded to include the use of Antigen-Detecting Rapid Diagnostics Tests (Lateral Flow Tests, LFTs).
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Masks: There is no requirement to wear a mask in most public places. However, in health care facilities, residential home care facilities, prisons and places of detention may require a face covering or mask prior to entry.
Public Gatherings: There is no requirement to limit public gatherings.
COVID-19 Vaccinations & Boosters
The National COVID-19 Vaccination Programme began its roll-out to the Cayman public on the 8th of January 2021. Inoculations are free. As of 24th August 2022, almost 93% of Cayman's population have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and 36.9% of the population have received a third vaccine, or booster. 3.6% of the population have received a fourth vaccine. There have been 29 deaths related to COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.
Who can get a vaccination?
Anyone currently in the Cayman Islands (resident or otherwise) aged 12 and above can come forward to receive their vaccination.
Those receiving their second dose of the vaccine are reminded that the date noted on the vaccination card for the second dose is the earliest date from which you can receive the vaccine. Boosters are also available to the general public.
See criteria for vaccinations and boosters here.
Advice for Home Isolation
If you are experiencing symptoms or are completing your isolation period, here are some helpful tips:
- Stay home: Do not go to work, school or public areas until you have completed your 7 days of isolation. You will need to ask for help if you require groceries, other shopping or medications.
- Separate yourself from others in the home: Though close contacts are no required to isolate, they are required to complete daily LFTs in order to continue with their day-to-day business. In order to minimise infection of others, it's a good idea to separate yourself from those around you wherever possible. If you
have to share these facilities, regular cleaning will be required.
- Call your doctor or flu hotline before visiting: If your symptoms are getting progressively worse and you need to see a doctor, you should discuss what you are experiencing in advance over the phone. This will ensure that your healthcare provider can take steps to minimise contact with others. If it is an emergency and you need to call an ambulance, inform the call handler or operator that you are being tested for COVID-19.
- Practice good hygiene: Cover your mouth and nose with a disposable tissue when you cough or sneeze and dispose of it into a plastic waste bag. Immediately wash your hands with soap and water after you cough, sneeze or touch any surface.
- Do not have visitors in your home: If it is not essential for someone to visit, talk over the phone. This will minimise the chances of the virus spreading.