The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) warned on Wednesday that the Caribbean was falling behind in its effort to fight COVID-19 as only 63% of its eligible population was vaccinated and large regional discrepancies persist. Out of 13 countries and territories in the Americas that have not yet reached the World Health Organization's (WHO) goal of 40% coverage, 10 are in the Caribbean, PAHO … [Read more...]
Cayman experiences small drop in global COVID-rankings
The Cayman Islands has once again dropped out of the top 10 in global rankings for COVID positives per 100,000 people-- dropping to number 12. Nevertheless, the country still remains the top country in the Caribbean region with respect to the New York Times ranking. According to the New York Times, Cayman has experienced a minor 2 per cent increase in COVID cases per 100,000 people over the … [Read more...]
Two years in: CARICOM & WFP study impact of COVID on Caribbean people
Since January 30, 2020, when the World Health Organization declared that COVID-19 was a Public Health Emergency, the socio-economic welfare of Caribbean people has been impacted by multiple lockdowns, changes in travel protocols and drastic declines in tourism, resulting in an economic contraction of 9.9 per cent in the region in 2020 (IMF) with major repercussions for lives and livelihoods in the … [Read more...]
New year, new protocols: Updated COVID-19 protocols in the Caribbean
With the omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus sending rates back up around the world and the Caribbean, some islands have had to adjust their travel and on land protocols yet again. Here are some updates you should be aware of. Please check the health authorities or tourism websites of the destinations you wish to travel to and ensure you are complying with the latest protocols and you … [Read more...]
Cayman Islands: Health City filled key gap during lockdown
The challenges of getting medical attention during the border closure in 2020 and 2021 were mitigated by Health City Cayman Islands, the management at the East End hospital has said. As the medical facility prepares to break ground on another hospital in Camana Bay and gets ready for the return of medical tourists, the hospital’s clinical director and chief cardiac surgeon, Dr Binoy … [Read more...]
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