Baroness Sugg confirms continued UK support on COVID-19

Yesterday Baroness Sugg, the Minister for the Overseas Territories, held a teleconference with the leaders of the Overseas Territories to discuss the response to COVID-19, and how the UK can support the OTs response to this crisis.

The Minister for the Overseas Territories, said:

“The UK Government is working closely with the Overseas Territories to ensure they receive the help that is necessary.

The UK Government is procuring medical equipment and support for each Territory immediately, but we will also stand by the OTs in the long run as they deal with the impacts of the pandemic.

I would like to thank the Premier and public servants in the Cayman Islands for their hard work to help stop the spread of the virus. I encourage everyone to follow the advice that has been issued - we all have a role to play in keeping people safe”. 
 
His Excellency the Governor Martyn Roper said:

“Public Health England continue their work with the Chief Medical Officer and the Ministry of Health Colleagues on Island. I encourage everyone to continue to follow the Government guidance on practising good hygiene, social distancing and self-isolating when required. As Governor I will continue to do all I can to help ensure the safety and security of Cayman, working in close conjunction with both the Cayman authorities and UK Government agencies.”