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Sunday, April 19th, 2020 Following a concerning story posted by TNN this afternoon, the Ministry of Health would like to  dispel misinformation circulating regarding the Matilda Smith Williams Seniors Residence. As reported by the Ministry of Health last weekend, COVID-19 was confirmed at the Matilda Smith Williams Seniors Residence. This involved two residents and two …

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Sunday, April 19th, 2020 The Government today announced that two COVID-19 testing labs are now operational, providing the island with the immediate ability to conduct more than 200 daily tests. The two labs are Helix Laboratory, which is operated by Dr. Desiree Spriggs and the second, the Bermuda Government Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory (MDL) came on …

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19 April, 2020 We appreciate and understand the feedback, queries, suggestions and concerns being shared by all those who have expressed an interest in operating a service during the next Shelter in Place period. However it’s critically important to remind the community that we still must ensure that we are following the health guidance to …

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Saturday, April 18th, 2020 Embedded video for COVID19 Update Good evening Bermuda And a pleasant Friday afternoon to all of you. Today at our press conference I’m joined by His Excellency the Governor who will provide information on the next airbridge flight from the United Kingdom. I’m joined also by the Minister of Health, who …

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Friday, April 17th, 2020 Embedded video for Updated Shelter in Place Regulations This evening the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne M. Caines, JP, MP, provided an update on the additional businesses that have been added to the category of “permitted business” to operate during the extended Shelter in Place. These amendments come into …

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Friday, April 17th, 2020 Commissioner of Education, Kalmar Richards, today confirmed that schools are to resume the remote learning program starting on Monday, April 20, as Bermuda continues the fight against COVID-19. A key priority during this period is to ensure that educational activities continue through the extension of irregular school closures. Commissioner Richards said: …

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Friday, April 17th, 2020 Embedded video for Update on Child Care Orders, Child Protection and Sexual and Domestic Abuse Good Evening Bermuda In this time of profound uncertainty, community welfare agencies face unprecedented challenges to ensure the safety, wellbeing, and permanency for our vulnerable citizens and their families. The Government of Bermuda understands the stress …

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Friday, April 17th, 2020 Good Afternoon, Thank you, Premier. Today, there were 20 test results received; and I’m pleased to report that none were positive. There were also no additional hospitalizations or reported deaths today. As such, Bermuda’s total confirmed positive cases stands at 83. Their status is as follows: there are 43 active cases, …

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Thursday, April 16th, 2020 The Minister of Finance, the Hon. Curtis Dickinson, JP, MP, today announced that ratings agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has revised Bermuda’s A+ long-term sovereign credit and senior unsecured debt ratings as well as its A-1 short-term rating and its AA+ transfer and convertibility assessment on Bermuda from Positive to Stable. …

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Thursday, April 16th, 2020 Good evening Bermuda. I will start this evening by speaking directly to the families who have lost loved ones in recent weeks to COVID-19 and to those who have contracted the virus and are fighting to overcome it. The thoughts and prayers of our island are with you as you grieve …

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