30/03/2020

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Cayman Islands residents have to follow new rules and regulation to contain the spread of coronavirus. Starting on Monday, the public is being allocated specific days to go grocery shopping according to an alphabetic order put in place. This new rule will apply across all three islands.

Premier Alden McLaughlin said that the increase in number of people in supermarkets raised the risk of community transmission of the virus.

He urged families to choose only one shopper from the household and not to bring children to the store.

Anyone whose last name starts with the letters A-K will be able to shop Monday, Wednesday or Friday.

Anyone whose last name starts with letters from L-Z will be able to shop Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday.

He explained to the public, “If you know tomorrow is A-K, and your name is Levy, you shouldn’t turn up at the supermarket.”

“We have had an increase in the number of positive cases by four and we expect that number is going to continue to rise,” McLaughlin warned.

“The only way we can reduce our risk of contracting the virus is to stay away from as many people as possible. Stay home Cayman,” he said.

“A third of humanity is now in lockdown,” he said. “Please, stay home; we do not know where you might meet a potential threat from this virus,” 

Government confirms there is enough food and other supplies in stock at all grocery stores and that the supply chain to the islands is operating sufficiently.

Supermarket Opening Hours

Foster’s and Priced Right:
Open hours: 6am to 6pm
6-7am: Designated hour for senior citizens, disabled people and pregnant women
5-6pm: Designated hour for essential workers

Hurley’s
Opening hours: 7am to 6pm
7-8am: Designated hour for senior citizens, disabled people and pregnant women
5-6pm: Designated hour for essential workers

Cost-U-Less
Opening hours: 7am to 6pm
7-8am: Designated hour for senior citizens, disabled people and pregnant women
5-6pm: Designated hour for essential workers

Kirk Market
Opening hours: 6am to 6pm
Front of line service is available for senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and pregnant women during operating hours.