Cayman Islands: Authorities maintain COVID-19 restrictions as of Jan. 18 /update 30

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As of Jan. 18, authorities in the Cayman Islands are maintaining the domestic measures and international travel restrictions imposed on the islands to stem the spread of COVID-19.

Domestic Measures
Under the directives, most 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 prior. Individuals must wear protective facemasks in indoor public settings.

International Travel Restrictions
The Cayman Islands is under phase four of its multi-phase COVID-19 restrictions regime. For details on the various stages, please click here.

Unvaccinated people remain mostly 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. All passengers over the age of five are required to submit a negative result of a COVID-19 PCR or antigen test taken no more than 24 hours prior to departure.

Persons who provide verifiable proof of having been fully vaccinated, or do not have verifiable proof but have remained in a country with vaccination rates exceeding 60 percent in the 14 days prior to travel, are not required to quarantine. However, these travelers must undergo three COVID-19 tests on days two, five, and 10 of their stay.

Travelers who are arriving from a country with vaccination rates lower than 60 percent and who do not have verifiable proof of vaccination must quarantine for 10 days. Permitted unvaccinated arrivals must quarantine for 14 days. Individuals must isolate at a government-approved location. GPS tracking is required for those allowed to isolate at a private residence and authorities may carry out checks. 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