The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be felt not only for its toll on public health across the world but increasingly in the supply and cost of good and services.
The Water Authority Regulations allow for an annual rate adjustment; however, this year, there will not be an increase in water and sewerage rates. “The services provided by the Water Authority are essential, particularly during a health crisis like the one we are currently facing.
The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reports 208 COVID-19 tests have been carried out
since it was last reported on Wednesday, 5 August. All were negative.
This month sees a step forward for sustainability in the Cayman Islands as the Ministry of Commerce, Planning and Infrastructure (CPI) launches a new public education campaign for its National Energy Policy, Energy Cayman.
Cayman has now surpassed 32,000 COVID-19 tests. The Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, reported on Friday that an additional 256 COVID-19 tests have been carried out since it the last batch on Thursday.
Following Government’s updated regulations on 25th August 2020, the Health Services Authority is advising the public that the wearing of facemasks is still required for all persons entering any HSA facilities (this includes Faith Hospital and District Health Centres).
The East End Post Office has reopened to the public today (Monday,7 September 2020).
The Fall Labour Force Survey (LFS) conducted by the Economics and Statistics Office (ESO) will begin on Sunday, 27 September 2020.
STATEMENT FROM THE CAYMAN MINISTERS’ ASSOCIATION REGARDING THE CIVIL PARTNERSHIP LAW AND THE PREMIER’S SUBSEQUENT COMMENTS
The Public Health Department informs the public the free flu vaccine is now temporarily unavailable. “The uptake of the vaccine this year has been higher than previous years with 4,000 administered”, stated Medical Officer of Health, Dr Samuel Williams-Rodriguez.