Cayman prepared as Nipah virus risk remains low
Cayman’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Hillary Wolf says the risk of the zoonotic Nipah virus reaching Cayman remains low, but authorities are maintaining close surveillance and laboratory readiness as cases continue to be reported in parts of Asia.
Speaking on CompassTV’s Forefront on 12 Feb., Wolf said the Ministry of Health is monitoring the situation through international health networks, including the World Health Organization, the Pan American Health Organization and the Caribbean Public Health Agency. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Feb 16, 2026 03:10 PM