First vaccine doses pass 50,000

| 02/08/2021 | 78 Comments

(CNS): The Cayman Islands’ COVID-19 vaccination numbers moved a little at the weekend when the number of people who have had at least one dose finally passed 50,000 after an additional 211 individuals came forward and another 202 people got their second doses. The national rate for those getting at least one shot is now 71% of the entire population, while just 67% are fully vaccinated, which means several thousand people still need to get both shots before 9 September if the borders are to re-open as planned, based on government’s 80% target.

Meanwhile there was one positive case of the coronavirus in a traveller currently in isolation among the weekend test results.

There are now seven active cases of the virus among those in isolation and quarantine and five people are suffering symptoms, although no one is admitted to the hospital.

The airport vaccination clinic was closed Monday but HSA staff held an evening clinic in West Bay and the clinic will reopen on Tuesday and Wednesday at ORIA. Heathcare staff will also be doing vaccines at Bodden Town public beach on Thursday and the usual Camana Bay clinic will open on Friday.

See the vaccine schedule on the HSA website here.

For more information on vaccines contact the HSA Communications team at
communications@hsa.ky

See here for more information on securely verifiable vaccination records.


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  1. Anonymous says:

    Instead of one having to take a vaccine to protect another, the people who cannot take should be offered an alternative so they can protect themselves.

    • Anonymous says:

      A mask?

      • Anonymous says:

        The anti-vaxxers don’t believe in masks..They claim they don’t need a vaccine and that it is experimental and 99% of them will survive.. I say leave them alone. They know what they are doing..

      • Anonymous says:

        The scientist are the ones making the vaccine. One should be made for the sick and vulnerable.

  2. Concerned Caymanian says:

    I know a few friends of mine that are so against taking the vaccine. I got mine earlier this year and had very few side effects. It’s one of the smartest things I have ever done. I asked them if they were afraid to go and get it but their answer was simple – “Why should I?”. I then asked if it’s not for yourself make it be about your family members, friends and colleagues who have taken care of you through these difficult times.

    It’s better to be protected than not protected at all. There is nothing to fear with taking the vaccine. It’s stupid people like this who are very comfortable in this tiny bubble and are living off of the tourism stipend that they do not care if the borders are ever re-opened.

    For the tourism workers who are receiving the government stipend, they should be made to make some kind of contribution to the economy, either cleaning up the sargassum off of the beaches or assisting with picking up garbage around the island.

    I leave you with the words of Tom Hanks in the movie Forest Gump: “Stupid is as Stupid can get”. That’s all I have to say about that.

  3. Anonymous says:

    I’m not the world’s greatest mathematician, well I could be but that’s not relevant to what I have to say, but here are some simple numbers for PACT to analyse. Let’s start with the Strategic Policy Statement.

    Now, Mr. Speaker, we have a plan to reopen our borders, but nothing we come up with will work safely unless everyone in the Cayman Islands who is capable of taking the COVID vaccine take it. We must realise the goal of vaccinating 80 per cent of our population and we will continue to use the population figure of 71,100.

    The ESO has consistently shown that 0 to 14-year-olds make up 15% of the population.
    https://www.eso.ky/populationandvitalstatistics.html#7

    Removing those children as ineligible for vaccination means that there are only 60,435 people in Cayman that could possibly be vaccinated.

    As of today, or yesterday, 50,000 have had their first shot.
    That is 83% of the people eligible to be vaccinated!

    Based on social media posts including here on CNS, speaking with friends in chat groups I get the feeling that at least 15% of the Cayman population are NOT going to take the vaccine regardless of what you say.

    It seems to me that you have reached the point of diminishing returns. I’m not here to tell you what Plan B should be, but quite clearly you are not going to get another 6,800 people vaccinated so it’s time to face reality.

  4. Anonymous says:

    BBC has an interesting report on things to the north of us

    https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-58077209

  5. Anonymous says:

    Multiple boosters will soon be required.

  6. Anonymous says:

    Florida and Louisiana are having problems –

    “The number of people hospitalized for COVID-19 in Florida rose to an all-time high of 11,515 patients in one day, according to data the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released Tuesday. The figures also show 2,400 of those patients are in ICU beds. Louisiana also reported an all-time high of hospital patients with the virus at about 2,100, most of them unvaccinated.”

    • Anonymous says:

      Both FL and LA have low vaccination rates.

      • Anonymous says:

        Red states. Smh

      • Anonymous says:

        But we do have electronic verification of vaccination that is accepted in Cayman, so there is that. Our black population is most reluctant due to bogus fears of impotence and sterility. Also, life is functioning normally, so there is that, too. See you next month!

  7. Anonymous says:

    Excellent news from Canada today – health care workers want mandatory vaccines in health care settings

    “The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) are jointly calling for COVID-19 vaccinations to be made mandatory for health-care workers.

    The two organizations today joined a growing number of calls to make vaccines a mandatory condition of employment in the health care sector.

    “As health providers, we have a fundamental duty of care towards our patients and the public. There is significant evidence that vaccines are safe and effective and as health professionals who are leading the vaccination campaigns, it is the right call and an appropriate step,” said CMA president Dr. Ann Collins.”

  8. Anonymous says:

    Good sense in New York today –

    “New York City is to require proof of vaccination for indoor activities including entering restaurants, going to gyms and attending performances, mayor Bill de Blasio said.”

  9. Anonymous says:

    https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/565814-hundreds-of-staffers-at-two-san-francisco-hospitals-test-positive

    233 Medical person infected at 2 hospitals in San Francisco. 75-80% of the infected at first hospital were fully vaccinated. And at second hospital 83.6% were fully vaccinated.

    It says 2 of the infected staff needed to be hospitalized. We have to assume those two were vaccinated since if they hadn’t been vaccinated they would have announced it via megaphone.

    Majority of cases in both vaccinated and unvaccinated were mild to moderate.

    End of article includes the usual gaslighting propaganda.

    CNS: By gaslighting propaganda, you mean the expert analysis of the situation didn’t fit with what you wanted them to say. Worth reading the article. It reinforces the news of the last couple of weeks: the Delta Variant is highly contagious; those vaccinated can get infected but are highly unlikely to get extremely ill. It is also a reminder that when there are outbreaks, the people who bear the brunt are front-line healthcare workers who must work in situations with high viral load.

    • Anonymous says:

      What only few see coming is shortage of qualified and experienced doctors and nurses, as well as supporting staff. Two of my friends quit yesterday. Neither could get the jabs for health related reasons.

      • Anonymous says:

        Yep, Cayman will soon see it too. Especially making mandatory for work permit holders. Many have said they will happy to get the hell out of dodge if that’s the case. Wouldn’t blame them either

        • Anonymous says:

          As a work permit holder myself I am not bothered by the Government’s policy to have work permit holders vaccinated to live and work here.

          We are guest workers in their Country and we have the choice to remain in our jobs until our permits expire. Those coming in new will have the opportunity to turn down whatever job opportunity they had here or find another job in their hometown or even another country.

          I think the Government is doing the right thing to protect its people and I will support them.

          Proudly vaccinated Expat.

    • Anonymous says:

      Thank you CNS – hopefully one day some of the silo dwellers will actually understand

  10. Annonymous says:

    This is a power play and in addition, fear by the politicians.
    Power is an aphrodisiac.The fear part is lack of leadership and not wanting to take criticism if the opening goes a little bit wrong. What’s going wrong right now though is all credibility is lost and the trust of the people is being diminished daily. Insulting people’s intelligence by throwing out unreachable goals will never win friends or influence people. This, less than honest 80% wish, would be laughable if it didn’t negatively effect so may good folks who have done all that was asked of them. And more.

    • Anonymous says:

      Is it Covid or that there is no beach why the border is not opening? Hard to sell a beach holiday when there isn’t one.

  11. Anonymous says:

    Guardian – “Covid-19 hospitalizations are surging across the US and stretched hospitals are warning that the overwhelming majority of Covid-19 patients are unvaccinated and their serious sickness preventable.

    More than 50,000 people were hospitalized across the US as of Monday, according to the US health department.”

    • Anonymous says:

      More than 99.9999% of COVID 19 deaths, since the start of the pandemic, have been among the unvaccinated

  12. Anonymous says:

    CNN reports – Florida “again broke its record for Covid-19 hospitalisations, with 11,515 patients in total admitted as of today – surpassing last year’s high point for the third consecutive day, the Associated Press reports. There are about 2,400 patients in intensive care with Covid…

    A year ago, Florida was averaging about 180 COVID deaths per day during an early August spike, but last week averaged 58 per day. However, deaths do not spike until a few weeks after hospitalisations.”

  13. Anonymous says:

    Based on current trends reported by CNS, it seems reasonable to make a prediction that Cayman will not meet the 80% target by September 9th. Unfortunately, it is unlikely that there are enough 11 year olds turning 12 in this 5 week period to be vaccinated to meet this goal, and everyone above the age of 11 has already had the opportunity to get vaccinated. As such, is it possible to please get an update now from government regarding the plan? This comment is not a criticism, just a question and a request for more information and more regular updates from government, possibly even press conferences, during this 5 week waiting period. Thank you to anyone in government reading this comment and considering this request.

  14. Anonymous says:

    Not sure how we can persuade the hesitant. Maybe this kind of information will help someone.

    https://edition.cnn.com/2021/08/03/politics/covid-victims-who-said-no-to-the-vaccine/index.html

    • Anonymous says:

      “CNN links are “fake news” reported by communists to get the experimental death vaccine into people’s arms so they can become magnetic with Bill Gates’ microchip.”

      – Some Antivaxxer.

    • Anonymous says:

      @11:45

      You are not going to persuade them with a CNN post. If you can find something by FOX News, Trump or De Santis they will listen to them.

      Both Trump and DeSantis are vaccinated but this anti-vaxxers won’t take because their holy leaders tell them they don’t need to..Jim Jones, all over again.

      • Anonymous says:

        You seem confused – this is not an American territory and we couldn’t care less about your politics. Keep that madness there!

        • Hubert says:

          5:54, You have no choice. Governor Death DeSantis is your neighbor.

          Wish we could keep the DeSantis / Trump madness in Florida.

  15. Anonymous says:

    We have to accept that cruise ships will never be safe as they are the perfect incubator for diseases. Covid-19 will return when cruise ships and regular flights resume. Just be prepared… get the vaccine!

  16. Anonymous says:

    You are sick? Nope
    Then why is my immune system under attack.
    Why are you not vaccinated?
    I am not afraid to die.
    But why are you taking a secret concoction.

    Then I realize, I should be grateful, for the assurance I am protected. I too needed assurance.
    But how many more, unsuspecting and unwilling victims.

  17. Anonymous says:

    Which MPs are not vaccinated? They need to lead from the front.

  18. Robert Mugabe IV says:

    CNS,
    Why, why, why another story about vaccinated numbers. The dogs on the street know 80% will never be reached unless the Govt decide to fudge the numbers.
    A govt that has cabinet members who are unvaccinated and the same government forcing/coercing the entire population to get the jab against a large percentage of their will.
    This subject has been debated ad nauseum on numerous threads.
    Delta is here already and all other future variants will be here on this island sooner or later.
    No govt can eradicate Covid, it would be trying to eradicate the flu or the common cold.
    Can we handle another lockdown ??

  19. Jim Leavitt says:

    USA Vaccinations can all be verified by each State’s Official Record of Immunization. Every patient can get a copy from their doctor or from the State Health Department directly. The USA already has solved the “risk of fraudulent vaccination card” issue many years ago. It is just that the Cayman Islands doesn’t know it.

    Further; the Smart Health Card/CommonPass is an (under development) third-party mobile App that is not connected by an API to all of the State Health Departments. Someday it may be.. but until that happens, CIG needs to bridge the gap in technology and permit USA arrivals to verify their vaccine card with a copy of their official immunization record.

    This requisite is easy to satisfy… now let’s work on a realistic goal for vaccination percentage of ELIGIBLE population. If that is 80%… we are already there.

  20. Anonymous says:

    Why can’t truths be told anymore?
    1) We have vaccinated 50,000 of an “unknown” / “guesstimated” population.
    2) Please stop saying “Suffering from symptoms although not hospitalized.”
    These times are stressful enough without the added drama.

    CNS: So you want the truth unless it upsets you?

    • Anonymous says:

      “Suffering” indicates more than I believe these persons are experiencing. If they were “suffering” they would probably be hospitalised. Is there anything wrong with saying they are “exhibiting” symptoms?

      CNS: If they have symptoms of any kind they are unpleasant, not neutral as you would have us pretend. They could be very unpleasant without leading to hospitalization.

    • Anonymous says:

      How can it be the truth when we do not even know what our true population statistics are?

  21. Anonymous says:

    😶

  22. Anonymous says:

    there is no plan to re-open. 80% is virtually impossible.
    the real plan/truth is that cayman will fully re-open when the rest of the world is back to normal and covid has been declared simlilar risk to that of seasonal flu…..which will likely be next spring.
    thanks for nothing pact.

  23. Anonymous says:

    When can I get my booster shot? It has been almost 6 months since I took my first jab.

    • Anonymous says:

      At the end of August it will be six months since I had my second dose. I would also be interested in getting a booster jab, as some studies seem to indicated that the vaccine might wane over time, particularly against Delta variant.

      • Anonymous says:

        Ah yes. After a few months, everything one group of people call a conspiracy, sooner or later is more accepted as plausible.

        After your fifth and sixth booster shot when you are told you still cannot get back to normal life, remember those ‘consipiracies’ that were so easily shrugged off. Just follow the money.

        • Anonymous says:

          but at least I will be alive and not suffering from long covid..or worse dead from being stupid and not taking the virus..

          50K Plus in Cayman have taken the vaccine. Are we dropping like flies or growing horns, or experiencing and of your other conspiracies?

          Oh let me guess, you will come back and say the Government is covering it up..that maybe could happen somewhere else but not Cayman…Ever heard of CNS or CMR? If Wendy doesn’t find it out you can be sure Sandy will..Why even the Compass would go after that to try to keep their struggling company alive..

  24. Anonymous says:

    The rest of the world is using 80% of the eligible population for vaccination.

    Wake Up. We will never get to 80% of all the population!

    • Anonymous says:

      We actually are closer than you think. The problem is the revised population count of 71,000 which we don’t think is true. Second, they are also counting the ineligible cohorts of people who medically can’t take the shots and children under 12. If we went simply by eligible population instead of a guessed total population, we’ve already crossed 80% about a month ago…

      • Anonymous says:

        9:22 is right. We would be there if we were using a non-inflated population number and/or 80% of eligible population vs whole population.

        I believe in science and have no issue with a scientifically based threshold. On the same hand, I also believe in math and our current formula is not mathematically sound. Very flawed denominator. Garbage in, garbage out.

  25. Anonymous says:

    LOL

  26. Anonymous says:

    When is an electronic vaccination proof by CIG available? CIG refuses to accept 90% of electronic vaccination proof provided by other countries as reliable though the mighty Cayman Islands thinks their paper vaccination proof will be accepted world wide. This PACT government needs to get their act together. Up to now their actions have been nothing short of misguided, ill-informed and pathetic.

  27. Anonymous says:

    Quit playing games and admit you have no intention of opening the border Wayne.

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