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Swine Flu

Swine Flu: Current Status | FAQ's

For the latest information, check the press releases on the CaymanPrepared home page.

  • HSA & Public Health have been monitoring the situation closely since receiving CAREC/WHO/PAHO notification on Friday, 23 April 2009.
  • An operational meeting was held on Monday, 27 April, at which health personnel and representatives from other agencies (DEH, HMCI, GIS & Agriculture) discussed the situation.
  • The Ministry of Health and Public Health officials met with Immigration, Customs, the Airports Authority and Cayman Airways representatives on Tuesday, 28 April, to discuss the situation.
  • Minister of Health Anthony Eden called a meeting of the Cayman Islands National Influenza Pandemic Health Task Force (CINIPHTF) for Wednesday, 29 April, to discuss the outbreak’s effect on the Islands.
  • HE the Governor Stuart Jack has called a meeting of the Cayman Islands National Influenza Pandemic Committee (CINIPC) to follow the CINIPHTF meeting.

On Monday the Minister for Health and Human Services the Hon. Anthony Eden, OBE, JP issued the following statement:

The Health Ministry and the Public Health Department, supported by a number of agencies from other Ministries, have plans in place for the outbreak of contagious diseases. Steps are already being taken to handle a possible outbreak of swine flu in the Cayman Islands. Any suspected cases will be thoroughly tested for the swine flu virus. The Cayman Islands government is in contact with PAHO and WHO for the latest advisories, and will respond promptly and appropriately as the situation develops. The Government is committed to ensure that we maintain keen surveillance of this threat. We will keep the public informed, and ensure that all relevant local information is provided on a timely basis.

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