Monday, April 27th, 2020 Good Afternoon, Today there were 388 test results received by the Ministry of Health; and 1 was positive for COVID-19. Also, as confirmed by the Premier yesterday, and in my press release today, Bermuda has, regrettably, experienced another COVID-19-related death at the weekend. This now takes the total number of COVID-19 deaths to …
Monday, April 27th, 2020 This afternoon (April 27) the Governor, Mr John Rankin CMG, and the Deputy Governor, Ms Alison Crocket, visited the newly launched testing centre for essential workers at Southside, St David’s. While there they observed the process – while maintaining social distancing – and thanked all of the staff for their critical …
Monday, April 27th, 2020 Good Day Members of the Media, The Ministry of Health can confirm that, regrettably, Bermuda experienced another COVID-19-related death at the weekend. This now takes the total number of COVID-19 deaths to six. The Minister of Health the Hon. Kim Wilson JP MP said, “On behalf of my entire team at the Ministry …
Sunday, April 26th, 2020 “… a true man for all seasons … and a firm but fair Speaker of the House,” said Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP today after learning of the passing of former Speaker Mr. Stanley Lowe. Mr. Lowe served as a Member of Parliament from 1968 until his retirement in …
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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 On Friday and Saturday the Ministry of Health received 223 new test results; of which ten were positive for COVID-19 and 213 were negative. Bermuda’s total confirmed positive cases is now 109, as follows: there are 65 active cases, of which: 54 persons are under active public health monitoring, and 11 …
Saturday, April 25th, 2020 Embedded video for Premier's COVID-19 Update Good evening Bermuda. On April 23rd, the new moon represented the start of Ramadan for Muslims around the world. Here in Bermuda, on behalf of my family and the Government of Bermuda, I would like to extend greetings and warm wishes to our local Muslim …
Friday, April 24th, 2020 This evening (April 24), the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne M. Caines, JP, MP, provided the following update during the COVID-19 press briefing. Minister Caines advised that the daily Community Advisory Points continue across the island supported by the Royal Bermuda Regiment (RBR) and the Bermuda Police Service (BPS). …
Friday, April 24th, 2020 Good Afternoon, As reported last night, 61 test results were received yesterday, all of which were negative. We have received 80 results today, but due to the need to inform doctors and patients it would be premature to disclose any details tonight, but will do so as soon as possible. I’m …
Thursday, April 23rd, 2020 Today, the Ministry of Health received 61 COVID-19 test results; all results were negative for the virus. Bermuda’s total confirmed positive cases remains at 99. Their status is as follows: there are 55 active cases, of which 44 persons are under active public health monitoring, and 11 persons are hospitalized; a total of …
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Thursday, April 23rd, 2020 During the current Shelter in Place period, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) is offering fire safety advice to the public in the form of Remote Home Fire Safety visits. The BFRS notes that with more people at home, there is the likelihood of more people using such flammable materials …
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