The number of positive coronavirus

cases in the Cayman Islands rose to at least 111 on Tuesday, according to

numbers reported by the island’s Chief Medical Officer Dr John Lee.

This comes just days after premier Alden

McLaughlin announced that the island was entering a new stage, level 3, in its

phased reopening of the economy, with construction and other workers

slated to return to work this week.

“Of those 1,182 results there are 17

positive people who were all found through the screening programme that was

instituted three weeks ago,” said Lee, speaking at a COVID-19 press briefing.

“Of these 17 screening people who are

positive, two were from Cayman Brac and two are from Her Majesty’s Prison

Northwood,” added Lee

Governor Martyn Roper also addressed

the press briefing noting that while the figures were concerning, people should

bear in mind that the new positive cases were recorded over a four-day period.

“As we open up the economy, please

don’t let your guard down,” stressed Roper.

The Premier noted that the economy

would continue to reopen in a very controlled and managed way.