Thursday, March 5th, 2020 Yesterday evening (March 4), a passenger onboard the American Airlines’ Miami flight was identified by cabin crew as having influenza-like symptoms. That individual was provided with a mask and disembarked from the aircraft by the Port Health Nurse upon arrival at L. F. Wade International Airport. That passenger had no travel …

Press Release: Hotline for passengers onboard March 4 AA Miami Flight Read More »

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 Earlier today a letter was sent from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer to various business organizations across the island, including the Association of Bermuda International Companies (ABIC), the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR) and the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, stating actions which can be taken by the business community …

COVID-19 Information for Businesses Read More »

Monday, March 2nd, 2020 The Ministry of Health wishes to alert the public of a false claim circulating on social media regarding the novel corona virus. The post falsely alleges that there has been a COVID-19 death at the hospital. This is categorically untrue. The Bermuda Hospitals Board, the Ministry of Health and a range …

Ministry of Health Dispels Rumour Regarding COVID-19 Read More »

Friday, February 28th, 2020 Mr Speaker and Honourable Members, I rise today to offer a further update and an appeal regarding the steadily escalating public health threat of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.  The spread of COVID-19 across the globe highlights that it is highly infectious and therefore it will remain a …

Ministerial Statement by Minister Wilson – COVID-19 Read More »

Thursday, February 27th, 2020 The Ministry of Health wishes to advise the public that there are still no cases of COVID-19 in Bermuda.  To date, 67 travelers with a relevant travel history have received public health follow-up upon arrival into Bermuda. There are currently no individuals under active monitoring. This is because no one has …

Update from Ministry of Health Regarding COVID-19 Read More »

Tuesday, February 11th, 2020 Tomorrow morning, the Minister of Tourism and Transport, the Hon. Zane DeSilva JP, MP, will welcome the Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas’ arrival in Bermuda. Minister DeSilva will travel to the ship via pilot boat where he will board and remain there for the journey into King’s Wharf, Dockyard. “Recently …

Minister DeSilva Welcomes Anthem of the Seas to Bermuda Read More »

Monday, February 10th, 2020 The following remarks delivered at a press conference today by the Minister of Health the Hon. Kim Wilson JP MP and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Cheryl Peek-Ball regarding Wednesday’s arrival of the Anthem of the Seas cruise liner. MINISTER WILSON Good Afternoon, I am holding this press conference today to hopefully …

No suspected cases of Coronavirus aboard the Anthem of The Seas Read More »

Sunday, February 9th, 2020 Further to an earlier statement, the Ministry of Health and local port authorities are aware of the Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas’ expected arrival to Bermuda on Wednesday.  The Ministry is aware that, following testing, the New Jersey Health Authority and the United States Centers For Disease Control confirmed the results were …

UPDATE: Arrival of Anthem of the Seas Read More »

Friday, February 7th, 2020 The Ministry of Health can advise that Bermuda has issued the following travel advice and restrictions today: Direct flights from China: The Government of Bermuda has put a restriction on direct flights from China. Given current commercial routes, this affects only private/corporate aircrafts.  Residents of Bermuda: Travel to mainland China should …

Travel Advisory from the Ministry of Health Read More »

Wednesday, January 29th, 2020 The Ministry of Health can confirm that there are no cases or known suspect cases of the coronavirus currently in Bermuda. To be classified as a “suspect case”, the World Health Organization (WHO) has defined specific criteria that an individual must have.  This includes a relevant travel history risk or contact risk.   It …

Coronavirus Update from the Ministry of Health Read More »