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Seawater Monitoring Results Are ‘Encouraging’
The Ministry of Health has published the latest bacterial counts for Bermuda’s bathing beaches as part of their Seawater Monitoring Programme and said that the “results were encouraging.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Health routinely samples and tests seawater from Bermuda’s beaches to assure bathing water... Read more of this article
‘Be Fitted With Quarantine Monitoring Bracelet’
“To support the enforcement of quarantine, all passengers who arrive without a pre-test and are subject to the mandatory 8 day quarantine will be fitted with a quarantine monitoring bracelet that will be connected to their smartphone,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said. Speaking at Thursday’s [Aug 20] press briefing, Minister Wilson said,... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 881 Test Results, None Were Positive
There were 881 test results received today and none were positive for Covid-19, so the total of confirmed positive cases remains at 167, with 9 cases remaining active. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 881 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda has had 167 total confirmed positive... Read more of this article
Phone Lines Down At Continental Building
[Updated] The Ministry of Health advised that telephone lines, including the COVID-19 hotline number at the Ministry of Health Headquarters, are currently down. A government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health is advising members of the public that the telephone lines at the Ministry of Health Headquarters, Continental Building, are currently... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 795 Test Results, One Positive
There were 795 test results received today and one was positive for Covid-19 — which was not imported and is under investigation — so Bermuda now has a total of 167 cases, with 11 remaining active. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 795 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and one was positive for Covid-19. The source... Read more of this article
Students Receive Dr. Barbara Ball Scholarships
The Ministry of Health announced the awardees of the 2020 Dr. Barbara Ball Public Health Scholarship, noting that they awards the scholarship annually to Bermudian students seeking careers or professional development in public health. The Ministry said, “This year there were six successful new recipients: Seelah Stephenson: [Public Health; University... Read more of this article
Video: Govt Press Conference On Covid-19
[Updated] The Government is holding a press conference this evening [Aug 20] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime, the live video is below. Update 7.04pm: Minister Kim Wilson’s full statement follows below: Good Afternoon, Today there were 1,149 test results received by the Ministry of Health,... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 636 Test Results, None Were Positive
There were 636 test results received today and none were positive for Covid-19, so the total of confirmed positive cases thus far remains at 166, with 10 cases remaining active. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 636 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for Covid-19. “Recent travellers are reminded... Read more of this article
Open Airways: Back To School With Asthma
“Well controlled asthma is the best defence against both the Covid-19 pandemic and the annual September spike in asthma attacks,” the Open Airways said. A spokesperson said, “The current school year will be an unusual one for everyone, but for students with asthma it is more important than ever that they are well prepared for back to school. “Well... Read more of this article
Covid-19: Over 22 Million Cases Worldwide
With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to affect countries around the globe, the number of confirmed cases worldwide has now surpassed 22 million, with over 780,000 deaths worldwide, and the United States having the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. A CNN story said, “The United States reported 44,091 new coronavirus cases and 1,324... Read more of this article
Test On Arrival & Quarantine For At Least 8 Days
Effective Tuesday [Aug 25] “any travellers arriving in Bermuda without a pre-departure test taken in the country visited will be required to test on arrival and quarantine for at least eight days,” the Ministry said today. A Government spokesperson said, “Yesterday the Ministry of Health advised that there were four new COVID-19... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 759 Test Results, None Were Positive
There were 759 test results received today and none were positive for Covid-19, so the total of confirmed positive cases remains at 166, with 10 cases remaining active. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 759 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for Covid-19. “Bermuda has had 166 total confirmed positive... Read more of this article
