At today's (Tuesday, 23 June 2020) press conference, Cayman's leaders explained expanded government services now available, notably in the Health Services Authority (HSA) and the Ministry of Commerce, Planning and Infrastructure. They also introduced "Travel Time" which will help with international travel to and from the Cayman Islands while the borders remain closed.

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Lee reported:

Today's results were 451 negatives and no positives.

The total number of tests done in the Cayman Islands is 21,282.

Of the 195 total positives so far, there are no symptomatic, 40 asymptomatic, none hospitalised and 154 recovered.

There are 140 currently in government isolation facilities and 166 isolating at home.

Six persons attended the 'flu clinic yesterday with mild 'flu symptoms and seven of the 24 calls to the 'flu hotline were 'flu related.

The testing has revealed that the trending line is really encouraging and anticipated to continue.

He is not anticipating a rising trend in the number of positives as we are re-opening. The medical community is seeing the tail end of previous infections in the positive cases now seen; there are no new infections.

The new immunoglobulin tests started have so far shown a very low level of antibody positivity in known positives in the Cayman Islands.

Premier, Hon. Alden McLaughlin said:

Test results continue to trend "incredibly well", underscoring that the governmental strategies employed thus far are working well, which is generating a great feeling of optimism and encouragement all around.

Phase 1 of Level 2 Suppression means that a large number of people are now back to work. This increases the need to follow strictly all prescribed protocols including social distancing, wearing masks, washing hands frequently and practising respiratory hygiene.

Curfew Time will now transition to become Travel Time.

The emphasis has shifted from "Stay Home Cayman" to "Stay Safe Cayman".

His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Martyn Roper said:

The Cayman Islands' results continue to be encouraging with almost 1,000 negatives and no positives in the last two days.
After a good stint of service, the UK Security Assistance Team will be leaving at the end of next week.

Minister for Health, Hon. Dwayne Seymour said:

Health Services Authority has begun initiating phased plan for reopening of elective surgeries and outpatient care.

Shout-out went to Nelson Dilbert and Walker Romanica at Cayman Distillery for their ongoing supply of free hand sanitizer to the HSA over the past 3 months.

The MRCU are aware and working hard to combat an upsurge in the mosquito numbers across the island.

Minister for Commerce, Planning and Infrastructure, Hon. Joey Hew reported:

Ten (10) community Wi-Fi hotspots are now available across Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman for residents to enjoy, public access to free wireless Internet.

The ministry continues to provide support for micro and small businesses across the islands.

The Department of Commerce and Investment continues to provide exceptional service through their online platform and via remote working.

The Department of Vehicle and Drivers Licensing (DVDL) staff, over the past three months, processed a total of 10,181 vehicle licence renewals.