‘Potential Covid Exposures At Three Locations’
The Ministry of Health is “seeking assistance from members of the public regarding potential Covid-19 exposures at three locations on the weekend of November 27th/28th” – with the Ministry saying the three locations are Southampton Rangers, Flanagan’s Outback Sports Bar and FryDay’s Trampoline Park.
The Ministry said they are “issuing the advisory as the most expedient way to contact all those individuals who may have attended these events.”
In addition, the Premier released a separate statement, saying, “In the coming days, I expect the number of confirmed cases to increase” and he asked that everyone “cooperate with contact tracers and get tested if you have been contacted or may be at risk of exposure.”
“Soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment will be supplementing the efforts of the Health team to facilitate even more wide-scale screening for the coronavirus including at our schools and other essential services,” the Premier added.
18 New Cases Announced Today, 306 Total To Date, 75 Active
The amount of confirmed Covid-19 cases has been increasing in recent weeks, with the Government already announcing over 40 new confirmed cases during the first week of this month, and an animation showing the new cases announced each day so far this month is below. We currently have 75 active cases, which is the highest Bermuda has ever had, exceeding the old total of active cases back in April.
Health Ministry’s Statement
A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health is seeking assistance from members of the public regarding potential Covid-19 exposures at three locations on the weekend of November 27th/28th.
“Individuals associated with the following three events and locations have tested positive for Covid-19:
- Southampton Rangers S.C. – on the 27th and the 29th November;
- Flanagan’s Outback Sports Bar – on 28th November;
- FryDay’s Trampoline Park – on 28th November between 11am and 9pm.
“If you attended any of these locations on these specific dates, please call the Covid-19 hotline at 444-2498 between 8am and 10pm to arrange Covid-19 testing on Thursday, 10th December 2020 between 11am and 5pm.
“In the meantime, we are advising individuals who attended these locations, on these specific days to quarantine from others outside of their household until they are advised by the Ministry of Health. In the case of children their primary caregiver should also quarantine.
“We would not normally issue this information in the public domain however; our contact tracers have not received adequate contact tracing information from these locations. The Ministry of Health is issuing the advisory as the most expedient way to contact all those individuals who may have attended these events.”
At least one of those locations has issued a statement, with Southampton Rangers releasing a statement via social media this past weekend.
Premier’s Statement
In a separate statement, Premier David Burt said, “I must first thank everyone in the Ministry of Health for their outstanding work. They have worked long hours and weekends for many months now. As a country, we owe them our sincere appreciation.
“The Government is concerned about the increase in the number of confirmed cases of people with the coronavirus, that is the reason that we took the actions announced last night.
Graphic showing the restrictions coming into effect tomorrow [Dec 8].
“Bermuda has the testing capacity that far exceeds other countries on a per capita basis. The fact that we are catching so many cases is unfortunate, but I am grateful to our teams who have built out our testing infrastructure to enable us to test and isolate cases so they do not infect others.
“In the coming days, I expect the number of confirmed cases to increase; such is the scale of this outbreak linked to a few super-spreading events. I ask all persons to cooperate with contact tracers and get tested if you have been contacted or may be at risk of exposure.
“Soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment will be supplementing the efforts of the Health team to facilitate even more wide-scale screening for the coronavirus including at our schools and other essential services.
“The most important thing for all residents at this time is to work together to stop the spread of the virus by obeying the rules that have been laid out by the Government. These simple measures will help us reduce the spread.”
The Premier concluded, “At my press conference tomorrow I will be outlining further steps the Government is taking and also how affected persons and businesses can apply for assistance.
“Some of the measures that may be imposed are preventative in nature and while they may not be immediately related to current clusters, they will be designed to protect the most vulnerable of our citizens and to likewise minimize the risk of further spread.
“This setback in our Covid battle is unfortunate, however, I have confidence in the people of Bermuda supporting our teams at the Ministry of Health in our collective effort to contain this outbreak in advance of the Christmas Holiday.”
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
- 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 BermudaCovid.com website here
Has the staff at Flanagan’s been tested? Should I be worried that I ate there on Sunday the 29th?
Read the article. It tells you what to do in real simple English.
No one wants to read anything anymore. It’s a fruitless task asking someone to do that. They just want blurt out comments or questions.
I would also like to know whether the staff at Flanagan’s has been tested. I don’t think the first poster’s question was unreasonable. How about some kindness? These are stressful times for everyone.
Why are November cases being reported now ??? Problem is with the government withholding the information and making the public aware quicker.
These are potentially the cases that were under investigation that have now been traced back to these locations.
If burt knows what the new restrictions are now, why do we have to wait for a prrss conference tomorrow!?
You get what you voted for!!!
Ego. He thinks he’s a TV star now.
There is talk of a march with no masks or safe distancing required. Who is behind this really? Also, What is present no. Of cases because new cases being added to earlier cases is presently making intended travellers to Bermuda rethink their vacations here.
why hasnt anyone from gov calling people to let them know of their test results,i think this is ridiculous leaving people hanging in quarentine
“The amount of confirmed Covid-19 cases has been increasing in recent weeks, with the Government already announcing over 40 new confirmed cases during the first week of this month… We currently have 75 active cases, which is the highest Bermuda has ever had, exceeding the old total of active cases back in April.”
That is worrying, but a “second wave” was predicted.
“Bermuda has the testing capacity that far exceeds other countries on a per capita basis. The fact that we are catching so many cases is unfortunate, but I am grateful to our teams who have built out our testing infrastructure to enable us to test and isolate cases so they do not infect others.”
We also have 100% reporting, which few other jurisdictions can boast.
FryDays Bermuda Limited wants to categorically state that we supplied the Health Department with a list of all patrons before the official press release was sent out. According to someone at the Health Department, a rogue civil servant passed on the draft press release to friends and others. FryDays has asked for a full public apology and retraction for damage to our reputation. So far, nothing has been sent.
Why if you don’t make people wear masks inside your facility, stop playing victim when you knowingly put your patrons and staff in harm’s way. All the businesses listed need to be shutdown
People have a right to wear a mask if they so choose. Have you ever tried jumping on a trampoline while wearing a mask! Also their clients have a choice whether to patronize them or not. The patrons have a say in this as well and clearly the clients have been satisfied with the level of care that has been given.
They have operated as instructed and you don’t know what you are talking about. All of them should be shut down because someone released an announcement about them prematurely?!?!
Staff are to be tested.., does individuals made appointment or employer?