Covid-19: 883 Test Results, Three Positive
Today there were 883 test results received and three were positive for Covid-19, with all three cases imported on the flight from New York on Friday by “residents who did not have pre-departure tests.”
A spokesperson said, “Today there were 883 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and three were positive for Covid-19.
“All three new cases were imported on the Jet Blue flight from New York on Friday 14 August. The travellers were residents who did not have pre-departure tests. Contact tracing has begun to isolate the cases and their close contacts.
“Bermuda has now had 162 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:
- 147 have recovered, and
- there are 6 active cases, who are
- all under active public health monitoring;
- none is hospitalized or in critical care, and
- the total deceased remains 9.
“The average age of all of our confirmed positive cases is 58 and the age range of all of positive cases is from 18 to 101 years.
“The source of all local cases is as follows:
- 58 are Imported
- 85 are Local transmission, with known contact
- 19 are Local transmission with an unknown contact, and
- None are under investigation
“Bermuda’s country status is “Sporadic Cases”. The seven-day average of our real time reproduction number is less than 1.
“The Ministry of Health reminds residents of the importance of following the quarantine instructions given at the airport. Travellers are also reminded that prior to boarding a flight to Bermuda, both visitors and residents must obtain a Travel Authorization through the online portal.
“Without a Travel Authorization you will not be permitted to board a plane. Travellers are encouraged to get their Travel Authorization 48 hours before travelling. Leaving it to the last minute at the airport may result in being unable to board.”
As the island and world deals with the Covid-19 pandemic, we are doing our best to provide timely and accurate information, and you can find more information on the links below.
- All: Our coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic here
- Official: The Bermuda Government website here
- World Stats: Live graph of all cases worldwide here
- Bermuda Stats: Chart of the Bermuda stats here
- Timeline: Visual look at the timeline here
- Comprehensive: Our new Covid-19 website here
Isn’t it past time for Bermuda to “request” all carriers serving Bermuda to make pre-tests mandatory?
Government set the mandatory pre-testing for visitors not the airlines, they should require it.
Absolutely yes! In addition, is it not time government stipulated that travel is only for emergency reasons. Of course there are times when people must go. Other than that, the shoppers and holiday makers need to stay at home.
I don’t understand why returning residents don’t need a test, yet Americans on the same flight do.
You can’t refuse a Bermudian entry to their own home.
Why did these people not get tested knowing how bad Covid is in the U.S.A? It puts EVERYONE AT RISK.
The test is a false sense of security for that moment. You can still pick up the virus a day later by touching contaminated objects and later touching your eyes or mouth where it enters. Wash your hands remain so many feet apart and don’t touch those body parts. Eat everything with a fork and knife even burgers and hot-dogs Just think that everything has poop on it including your hands. That way you will practice not doing what we all are guilty of doing touching the face!!!
What happens now with all the other passengers who tested neg before they boarded the plane , do they now have to quarantine ?
All good questions… to whom can they be put so that we actually get answers… and possibly a change in policy to require ALL persons flying to Bermuda to be pre-tested? I would think the other passengers could have a valid claim that they are being discriminated against since they have to jump through the hoop just to be exposed on the plane by others who don’t. Mind you, I suppose all those visitors could decide not to fly to Bermuda.
It is about time this Government revise its policy how can we boast being the most stringent in the world when we continue to allow Bermudians to travel home without a pre test . They put every single person they come in contact with and potentially everything they touch could become contaminated this has to be changed …no test no travel and if the Government wont do it I hope the airlines refuse to let them board the plane. This double standard must end
At this stage of the pandemic it is unacceptable that every traveller into Bermuda doesn’t have to have a pre test. Bermudians and Bermuda residents should all be required to have a test before returning. Tests are available privately in many locations (they have to be paid for) and it needs to be done.
Presumably untested returning residents are isolated on each flight, otherwise they can infect visitors who were tested and would now be required to quarantine. Result – very unhappy visitors. However this has never been mad public, but should.
Why put all these good measures in place to keep us safe but then we don’t test our own before departing other countries…….makes NO sense…..come on bda government, you’ve been doing a fantastic job! Let’s not drop the ball now at the expense of our people!!!
Why are we not TESTING EVERYONE coming to our shores Mr. Premier?
You are exposing everyone to this by not doing so. Dont spoil your track record. TEST EVERYONE COMING TO OUR SHORES.
It’s simple. It is illegal to deny a returning resident an opertunity to come home. If a resident test positive before returning then who is going to take care of them for the next 14 days in a foreign country?????!! Pay attention to the laws and stop complaining. Why why why. Educate yourself before making comments!
Then all returning local residents should be under mandatory quarantine for 14 days.
Did I read correctly..that these 3 persons did not have test results before boarding the flight to Bermuda ?