Cayman Islands: Authorities have tightened COVID-19 domestic restrictions, updated travel guidelines, as of Oct. 7 /update 26

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As of Oct. 7, authorities in the Cayman Islands have tightened domestic controls and updated travel restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19. The rules will be in place through at least Nov. 22.

Domestic Restrictions
Under the updated directives, gatherings are limited to 100 people indoors and 250 people outside. Gyms, fitness centers, and indoor fitness areas must limit their capacity to a maximum of 50 percent and must ensure all clients are either fully vaccinated or have proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 48 hours. Parades and carnivals are banned. Individuals must wear protective facemasks in indoor public settings.

Travel Restrictions
The Cayman Islands remains in phase three of its multi-phase COVID-19 restrictions regime. Tourism to the islands is only permitted for vaccinated travelers.

Unvaccinated people, including those under 12, remain prohibited from entering the territory as tourists. Unvaccinated Caymanians returning to the islands, residents, and work permit holders are permitted to enter the territory by air. Cruise ship tourism remains prohibited.

All travelers must receive approval to enter the territory through the Travel Cayman system prior to departure. As part of this requirement, travelers over the age of five are required to submit the results of a COVID-19 PCR test. Persons who provide proof of having been fully vaccinated must quarantine for seven days upon arrival. Those who are vaccinated but cannot verify their stats must quarantine for 10 days. Permitted unvaccinated arrivals must quarantine for 14 days. Travelers are subject to an additional PCR test prior to being released from isolation.

Authorities could also move to reimpose, extend, tighten, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements.

Resources

World Health Organization (WHO)
Cayman Islands - COVID-19 Guidelines
TravelTime Applications