HSA extends COVID-19 testing clinic opening hours

(CMR) The Health Services Authority (HSA) has extended the hours of the COVID-19 testing clinic at the Cayman Islands Hospital. The clinic will be opened Mondays to Fridays from 7:30 am to 11 am, and on Sundays, 10 am to 12 pm (prior to Tuesday flights only).

The online appointment booking calendar is available for the public to schedule their free COVID-19 test with results delivered by secure email within 24 hours directly to the patient.  Appointments must be made (2) two business days in advance as all persons being tested must be pre-registered (no walk-ins).

All persons tested will receive results via email within approximately 24 hours. As an added benefit, all persons being tested are also enrolled in the free MyHSA Patient Portal, which provides 24-hour secure access to your health information as well as other convenient features.

Travelers are reminded to check the requirements of the country they are traveling to, including the required time frame for a negative PCR COVID-19 test (usually testing 72 hours prior to travel), and book their appointment within the required timeframe.

How to book an appointment for a COVID-19 test:

-Visit www.hsa.ky/Appointment/ or click on the COVID-19 Info link on the website

-Choose the date and time you would like to come in for your test.  Appointments must be made at least 2 business days in advance and are available Monday – Friday and select Sundays. At this time, walk-ins will not be accepted.

-Enter your information as all persons need to be pre-registered.

-You will receive an email confirming the date, time, and location of your appointment.

-Please show up for your appointment on time. The testing process only takes a few minutes.

-Please bring your own facemask when visiting the testing clinic.

-Test results will be emailed to the patient approximately 24 hours after the test.

-Results will also be posted to the patient’s free MyHSA Patient Portal account. For more information on the portal, visit www.hsa.ky/our-services/patient-portal-info/

-Day-of’ flight testing cannot be accommodated due to the length of time it takes to process the PCR results

The COVID-19 clinic is located on the side of the Cayman Islands Hospital facing the Seventh Day Adventist Church, to the left of A&E (at the previous location of the Physiotherapy Department).