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Ministry of Health COVID-19 Update September 18 2020

COVID-19 Update September 18, 2020 September 18, 2020 Today there were 864 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and two were positive for COVID-19. The most recent cases are both among returning residents, one having returned on the British Airways flight on 16 September 2020 and one having returned on the Delta flight from Atlanta on 17 September 2020. Both cases are isolated and contact tracing has begun. “Bermuda now has 180 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows: there are 7 active cases, who are all under public health monitoring, and...

Ministry Of Health COVID-19 Update September 17, 2020

COVID-19 Update 17 September Thursday, September 17th, 2020 Today there were 626 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. Bermuda has had 178 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows: there are 5 active cases, who are all under public health monitoring, and none are hospitalized or in critical care; a total of 164 have recovered, the total deceased remains 9, and The average age of all of our confirmed positive cases is 57 and the age range of all of our positive cases is from 10 to 101 years. ...

Ministry of Public Works Amend Trash Collection Dates in Preparation for Hurricane Teddy

Garbage Collection and Waste Disposal Advisory Wednesday, September 16th, 2020 The Ministry of Public Works advises the public of changes to the garbage collection and waste disposal facilities schedules. Garbage Collection Thursday’s garbage will be collected on Thursday, 17 September. Friday’s garbage will be collected on Friday, 18 September. Garbage not collected on Monday and Tuesday (Sept 14 & 15) will be collected on Saturday, 19 September. Waste Disposal Facilities March Folly Compost Facility will be open from 7:30 am to 7:00 pm Wednesday th...

Statement from the Ministry of Health Regarding Matilda Smith Williams Seniors Residence

Press Release from Ministry of Health 19 April, 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 staff members. Unfortunately, these results confirmed spread of the virus within the facility. As a result, all residents and staff underwent testing for COVID-19 and 23 positive r...

Second COVID-19 Testing Lab is Operational

Press Release from The Premier of Bermuda 19 April, 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 line this weekend under the supervision of Dr. Carika Weldon. The two labs, when fully staffed, can run over 900 tests a day. Both facilities will work within the strict public health guidelines set...

Shelter in Place regulations for permitted businesses

Press Release from Ministry of National Security 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 protect and safeguard all our residents from the transmission of the deadly COVID-19 virus. Any approved business will have significant operating restrictions in keeping with the social dista...

Premier Burt's Press Conference - April 16th 2020

Press Conference Update - April 16 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 for your loved one. As a Government we will continue to work hard to manage the spread and reduce the impact of this disease. For those who have contracted and are battling the virus we send you well wishes for a full and speedy recovery. Today, we will have an u...

Statement from Premier David Burt

Statement from Premier David Burt 16 April, 2020 Recognizing the significant hardship placed on members of our community and listening to concerns conveyed by the public, Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, last night announced that there will be a series of amendments to regulations surrounding the Shelter in Place Order when it is extended for a further two weeks. Today, the Premier expanded upon his remarks stating, “When the Shelter in Place Order was initially announced it was our hope that it would be for only two weeks and that there would be on some level, a return to...

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PRESS CONFERENCE - April 15th

COVID-19 Update https://youtu.be/lay-3zDrDD0 Good evening. As a government, our priority is to protect lives, preserve the health and safety of our people. It is also our mandate to create jobs and opportunities for Bermudians. Today, there is uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and there is uncertainty around the economic future of Bermuda and the world. Today, we will give an update from the Ministry of Health, but we will also provide an update on government's efforts to protect our economy and to aid small business and what we are going to do to prepare Bermuda for an e...

April 14th Press Conference

14 April COVID-19 Update Click on image below for the watch the press conference Good afternoon, to the residents of Bermuda who are watching this press conference this evening. I want to start this press conference with an apology. It has certainly been a very long day with a Cabinet meeting and also the Minister of Health, trying to make sure that we can keep the public as up to date as possible with the latest results that are coming in, and it is certainly a challenge, and we want to not come here without information because I know that members of the public look forward t...

Press Conference - April 13, 2020

Premier Holds Daily Press Conference https://youtu.be/MqGH-8536B0 Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen of the media, and to the Bermudian public that are watching at home, or listening to the radio. I trust that all Bermudians had a restful and blessed Easter weekend. Today, I'm joined for this press conference by the Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, the Minister of Labour Community Affairs and Sports, Minister Lovitta Foggo, and the Minister of National Security, Minister Wayne Caines. We are also joined by the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Cheryl Peek-Ball, who will be able to answer a...

Dr. Peet-Ball Gives Advise Regarding Mask

Dr. Peet-Ball Gives Advise Regarding Mask https://youtu.be/jPQSVCEz-0g...

Press Release from The Ministry of Health - Saturday April 11, 2020

Press Release from The Ministry of Health - Saturday April 11, 2020 Good Day Members of the Media, Please find the below statement from the Minister of Health the Hon. Kim Wilson JP MP regarding COVID-19. "Between Good Friday and today, Saturday 11th April, the Ministry received 47 new test results; 45 were negative, and two were positive. Of the two new positives, one was an imported case and one was a contact of a previously confirmed case. We count our blessings that there have been no further COVID-19 related deaths. Bermuda's total confirmed positive cases stands at 50; 2...

Premier's Easter message

Premier's Easter message 10 April, 2020 Click on image below for video “In Bermuda, the Easter weekend is an opportunity to spend quality time with family and friends. A time to embrace our unique culture and special traditions, flying kites, playing marbles and jacks, feasting on hot cross buns and fishcakes and simply enjoying the outdoors. It is also a time to warmly remember those who are no longer with us and those who have recently lost loved ones.” Those were a few of the opening words I spoke last year when I brought Easter Gree...

April 9th Press Conference

Premier David Burt Holds Press Conference (Click on image to watch press conference) Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. And good afternoon to our listening and watching audience here in Bermuda and around the world. This evening, I will give a COVID-19 Health update. I'll provide information about the new mental health line, that is now available, and also discuss free online training opportunities that exists for Bermudians. Today, I am joined by the Minister of National Security, who will review items regarding our shelter in place. I am also joine...

Minister of National Security Shelter In Place Update

Minister Dwayne Caines Shelter In Place Update Statement from Minister Dwayne Caines The Minister discussed matters to do with the Joint Community Advisory Check Points, operations at the Department of Correction facilities, the Government shelter, the Government Quarantine locations and restricted guidelines regarding kite flying on Good Friday. Minister Caines said that the joint operation of Officers from the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) and the Royal Bermuda Regiment (RBR) continue to ensure the public’s compliance. Minister Caines ...

April 8th COVID-19 Press Conference with Premier David Burt

April 8th Press Conference - COVID - 19 Update (Click on the image below for the video) Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen of the media. I will give the latest test results received concerning COVID-19, reiterate the serious ramifications of not taking the Shelter in Place order seriously as a result of new modeling information which has come to the Government and provide an overview of the flights that have landed in Bermuda this week. The Minister of National Security will provide an update on items surrounding our Shelter in Place order and other specifics ...

PSFA Mental Health Tips for Parents and Teens

PSFA Mental Health Tips for Parents and Teens This time of #ShelterInPlace can be a great time for family bonding, but sometimes trying to bond with teenagers can be a bit difficult. Here are few tips that may assist to make things a little easier. ...

PSFA Mental Health Tips

#PsychosocialFirstAid #MentalHealth #Tips While adults are caring for their children or others in their home during this time of #ShelterInPlace, we want to share #MentalHealthTips with you to assist you getting this through this time. ...

Unemployment Benefit Application

Ministry Shares Phone Numbers to assist with Unemployment Benefit Application processing 7 April, 2020 The Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports the Hon. Lovitta Foggo provided a series of phone numbers to assist those who are applying for the Government's Unemployment Benefit. Minister Foggo said, “We have received considerable feedback regarding the Unemployment Benefit. And we want this process to be as seamless and efficient as possible. We understand the financial hardships being faced by those who are unemployed as a direct result of COVID-19. “We want ...

Press Conference by Deputy Premier Walter Roban

April 7th Press Conference (Click on image below to listen to press conference) Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen of the media. The Premier has asked me to lead today’s press conference. We will start with an update from the Minister of Health, and I will discuss how landlords and tenants can give help to each other during this difficult financial period. I will also present an overview of a new price gouging form we have put into place. The Minister of National Security will provide an update from today’s EMO meeting. Minister Wilson … Good Evening, ...

Press Conference April 6, 2020

Press Conference April 6th - Premier David Burt Statistics - 39 Confirmed Cases/17 Recovered/6 Hospitalized/2 Deaths Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen of the media. Today’s press conference is taking place from the Cafetorium at The Berkeley Institute. We will host future COVID-19 update press conferences from this location to ensure those who participate can exercise appropriate social distancing. I will give an update on COVID-19 testing, discuss the Shelter in Place measures that went into effect on Saturday at 6am, I have an overview of the child care ...

COVID-19 Testing Press Release

COVID-19 Testing Results Five additional test results were received today (Sunday April 5th), all of which were negative for COVID-19. This means that the confirmed positive cases in Bermuda remains at 37. Out of the 37 total cases, 14 people have recovered. There are six people who are hospitalized, all in stable condition. There are 17 active cases under active public health monitoring. The average age of the confirmed positive cases is 47 years old, the median age is 45, the age range is 18 – 83 years old and the average age of those hospitalized is 74 years old. Ther...

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Gives Speech On Covid-19

Queen makes rare public speech in response to COVID-19 pandemic ...

UPDATED - Social Distancing and Closures Schedule/Shelter in Place Closures

The Ministry of Health releases updated Social Distancing and Closures Schedule/Shelter in Place Closures ...

US Consul Urge People To Book Flight Today

To All US Citizens The U.S. Consulate is urging U.S. citizens and all others who may need to travel to the United States to purchase tickets today for the flight on Tuesday, April 7, saying that there “are no other outbound flights planned.” A spokesperson said, “The U.S. Consulate General urges U.S. citizens, and all others who may need to travel to the United States, to purchase tickets today for the repatriation flight departing Bermuda to Atlanta on Tuesday, April 7. “There are no other outbound flights planned. Individuals wishing to travel to the United States, or to tra...

Press Release from Minister of Health - April 4th

Minister of Health Update on Test Results The Ministry of Health provided the daily update on Bermuda's COVID-19 status. Twenty-five additional test results were received today, of which 23 were negative for COVID-19, and two were positive. This means that the confirmed positive cases in Bermuda now stands at 37. Both new cases are hospitalized, and are under investigation to determine if there is a contact or travel history. Out of the 37 total cases, 14 people have recovered. There are six people who are hospitalized, all in stable condition. There are 17 active...

Premier's Press Conference April 3rd - Shelter In Place Procedures

Last Press Conference Before Bermuda Shelters In Place (Click on image below to watch press conference) Good afternoon everybody. This afternoon I am joined by His Excellency the Governor, the Minister of Health, the Minister of National Security and Dr. Cherita Rayner from the Mid Atlantic Wellness Institute. I will give a brief update and turn it over to the Minister of Health to discuss testing items, then His Excellency the Governor will speak on the shipment from the United Kingdom and the flight that is coming in. The Minister of National Security will then provide an update on...

Premier's Daily Press Conference April 2, 2020

Press Conference April 2nd, 2020 Good afternoon. Today I’m joined by the Minister of Health, the Minister of National Security and the Minister of Education. My remarks today will cover my daily update, regarding test results for COVID-19, I will then discuss a few matters relating to the upcoming state of emergency and the existing curfew round the Shelter in Place measure which has been put into place by the Government of Bermuda, commencing on Saturday and also the Minister of Education will an update on the Ministry’s plans for students next week. The Government did recei...

COVID-19 Patient Symptom Check List and Self-Assessment

Bermuda Hospitals Board has released a COVID-19 Patient Symptom Check List and Self Assessment Form ...

1 April COVID-19 Update from Premier David Burt

Premier Requests A State of Emergency from Governor - SHELTER IN PLACE Order For 14 Days Good afternoon, to the listening and watching public. Today I'm joined by the Minister of National Security, the Minister of Health, and the Chief Medical Officer. Also, the Commissioner of Police and the Acting Commander of the Royal Bermuda Regiment. Good afternoon. Today, I will start with a COVID-19 Health update, and then provide some context around the national address, that I gave earlier this afternoon. Minister Caines will discuss the results of the meeting of the EMO earlier, and...

National Address from Premier David Burt

Premier Burt Addresses the Nation. SHELTER IN PLACE as April 4th 2020 Click on image for full video Good afternoon. Amidst the noise of today’s continuous cycle of information through social media, online news and even traditional news outlets, the decision-making process can become clouded in a fog of opinions and conflicting views. The responsibility of governments is to sift through that noise and rely upon clear, factual, and in this case, scientific advice to drive the decisions that must be made in the best interests of the people we serve. From the early emph...

NOA Forecasted Hurricane Season 2020

NOA Forecasted 2020 Hurricane Season Forecasters are anticipating another busy year for the Atlantic Basin in 2020 2020 hurricane season predicted to be 'above-normal' with 3-4 major hurricanes STAFF REPORT MAR 26, 2020 - 2:52 PM The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is a little over two months away, and one expert is already predicting an "above average" season. Dan Kottlowksi, AccuWeather's top hurricane expert, predicted an increase in the normal number of tropical storms, hurricanes and major hurricanes, which are classified ...

Press Conference from the Premier - March 31, 2020

Press Conference from the Premier - March 31, 2020 (click on image to listen to press conference) Good afternoon, members of the media. I'm joined today by the Minister of Health and the Minister of National Security. I will give an update on the latest regarding Bermuda and COVID-19, after I've just finished chairing a meeting of Bermuda’s Cabinet. The government did receive additional test results today. Out of the six test results received today, five cases were positive and one case was negative, meaning that the confirmed positive cases in Bermuda now stand...

Press Conference from the Premier - March 30, 2020

Press Conference March 30, 2020 5 New Covid-19 Cases - Total Cases 27 ( 10 Recovered - 2 in Hospital in stable condition- 15 in isolation at home) NO COMMUNITY SPREAD CASES REPORTED Good afternoon. Today I am joined by his Excellency the Governor, I am joined also by the Minister of Health, the Minister of National Security and the Minister of Education. For today’s media briefing, I will give an update on the latest Covid-19 test results, matters dealing with social distancing measures which have been put in place, a small update on the unemployment benefits, the Governor w...

Press Conference From The Premier - March 29th

Press Conference From The Premier - March 29th Good afternoon. I issued a press release last night giving an update on the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases there are in Bermuda. That update of 22 confirmed cases is the case at this moment in time. There are no additional cases to report at this moment. There are 22 confirmed cases in Bermuda. Of these, ten persons of the 22 have fully recovered, two remain hospitalized in stable condition (they are not critical and they are not requiring use of a ventilator) and the others are currently isolating at home with mild symptoms. Yest...

Press Release From The Premier - March 28th

Press Release From The Premier on March 28th Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP today announced of the 36 test results received today, there were five more confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 31 negative results. Three of the confirmed cases were imported and two had close contact with a confirmed case and are limited local transmission. One of the confirmed cases arrived in Bermuda on the British Airways flight BA2233 on 15 March 2020. Another arrived on flight BA2233 on 18 March, 2020 and the third arrived on BA2233 on 20 March 2020. Here’s what you need to know if you were on...

Press Conference on Saturday March 28th

Press Conference on Saturday March 28th Good afternoon Bermuda: As a further measure of public safety the Governor, in consultation with the Premier, the Hon. David Burt has exercised his authority under the Emergency Powers Act 1963. This has allowed for the enactment of the Summary Offences (Curfew) Order 2020 where the public is required to be off the roads or highways during certain hours of darkness. As the Premier announced yesterday, the Curfew order takes effect tomorrow, Sunday 29th March 2020, from 8.00 p.m. – 6.00 a.m. for the next three days in the first instance. ...

Updated Essential Service Closing Hours

In the wake of the newly imposed curfew that went into effect on March 29th, below are the hours of essential service business hours. ...

Ministry of Health - Public Health Measures

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Bermuda Government Status of Operations

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Lindo's Group of Companies Shopping Guidelines

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Social Distancing and Closures Schedule

Social Distancing and Closures Schedule The Bermuda Government has released an updated Social Distancing and Closure Schedule to be effective from 5pm 23rd March 2020 to 5pm 30th March 2020. ...

Bermuda's Numbers Increase to 17 Positive COVID-19 Cases

GOOD AFTERNOON. This has been another incredibly busy day for the entire Government team engaged in this pandemic response for Bermuda. Let me begin this press briefing by thanking the people of Bermuda who have taken the time to send messages of support for the work that is being done by your government. These are challenging times and on behalf of my colleagues and myself I wish to truly thank you for your support. I would also like to take this time to publicly recognise those who step up to the plate and are actually performing their duty as good corporate citizens. Earlier today...

False Claims of Grocery Stores

The Government today condemned and refuted rumors circulating in the community falsely claiming that grocery stores would be closed today. A government spokesperson stated, “The government is committed to preventing the community spread of Covid 19 and with providing the public with accurate factual information. Despite this, there are those in our community who spread rumors and misinformation without any compassion for their fellow Bermudians and for the panic that these rumors could create.” The spokesperson continued, “The deliberate creation and spreading of false informatio...

Premier Press Conference - 7 People Diagnosed With COVID-19

25 March COVID-19 Update from Premier David Burt Good afternoon. I want to start this evening with a thank you. There are many people who are working around the clock to help put processes in place that make a difference to the lives of Bermudians during this unprecedented global pandemic. We have come together and we are all working together. Bermuda, with the rest of the world, is facing a new reality. We are operating together like never before. Our only references are hurricanes when most of the time, we know they are approaching and when they will hit. We check on family members...

West Jet Ready to Repatriate Canadian Nationals

TNN Reports West Jet Ready to Repatriate Canadian Nationals: This Just In: The public is advised that the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will resume normal Air Traffic Services (ATS) in the New York Centre airspace covering Bermuda from 9.15 pm. Read more on this story click on the link below TNN STORY...

BSG COVID-19 RESPONSE UPDATE - 03/24/20

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Bermuda Grocery Stores Respond to COVID-19

Bermuda Grocery Stores Respond to COVID-19 Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, grocery stores have reduced their operating hours at their locations. Please note this information is subject to change as per each stores requirements. ...

Recent Press Conference from Bermuda Government

COVID-19 Press Conference from Premier David Burt 23 March 2020 Good afternoon and thank you for coming. I am joined today by the Minister of National Security, the Minister of Health, the Commissioner of Police and the acting Commanding Officer of the Royal Bermuda Regiment. By now the additional social distancing measures I announced yesterday have come into effect and in addition to those activities previously suspended, retail stores, cinemas and bars are closed for a period of seven days and restaurants are limited to take out service only. Whilst there are penalt...

Daily COVID-19 Stats

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Daily Update From the Ministry of Health via the Bermuda Government Coronavirus Website Bermuda is closely monitoring the global developments of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) through the World Health Organization (WHO) and with our regional public health partners – Public Health England, Pan-American Health Organization and Caribbean Public Health Agency. The World Health Organization has declared the current coronavirus situation as a pandemic. A pandemic is the increased and sustained transmission of a disease across many countries. This is a...

COVID-19 Notices