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Department of Education & Bermuda College Updates

Friday, May 1st, 2020 Embedded video for Department of Education & Bermuda College Updates Good Day, In our efforts to keep the general public informed and specifically our entire education family, this evening I am providing updates on both Department of Education and Bermuda College matters, for our students, educators, and parents and guardians. Prior …

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30 April, COVID-19 Update

Thursday, April 30th, 2020 Today there were 260 test results received by the Ministry of Health; and 3 were positive for COVID-19. Bermuda now has 114 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows: ·         there are 60 active cases, of which ·         44 persons are under active public health monitoring, and ·         16 persons are hospitalized; …

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Response to a story in local media

Thursday, April 30th, 2020 Response to TNN story: “Patient confidentiality concerns highlighted at Southside lab” https://www.tnnbda.com/home/details/NX20200430115219 The Minister of Health would like to stress that patient confidentiality for public health is front and centre of the COVID-19 fight including for testing and contact tracing. With that in mind, we would refute the concerns made in the …

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29 April, COVID-19 Update

Wednesday, April 29th, 2020 Embedded video for 29 April, COVID-19 Update Good evening Bermuda. Today I’m joined by the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne Caines, the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, and the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Cheryl Peek-Ball. Before I get to my substantial remarks today’s like the Minister of …

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Minister Wilson’s remarks – COVID-19 Update – 29 April

Wednesday, April 29th, 2020 Embedded video for Minister Wilson's remarks – COVID-19 Update – 29 April Good Afternoon, Between yesterday and today there were 636 test results received by the Ministry of Health; and one was positive for COVID-19. Bermuda now has 111 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows: there are 57 …

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Unemployment Benefit ~ update

Wednesday, April 29th, 2020 Today the Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports, the Hon. Lovitta Foggo, JP, MP, shared an update regarding the payments being made from the Unemployment Benefit Fund. Minister Foggo said, “Yesterday the Accountant General paid $2,004,870 to 2,106 eligible applicants – these are individuals who are receiving payment for the first …

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Essential Workers COVID-19 Testing Schedule Update

Wednesday, April 29th, 2020 The Ministry of National Security is advising the public of the new swabbing schedule for essential workers requiring COVID-19 testing. Effective now through Friday, May 1, essential workers can schedule their appointment from 2.00 p.m. until 7.00 p.m. Walk-ins are also welcome. Please bring the confirmation number provided to you via the email …

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