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Premier Burt Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Premier David Burt has tested positive for the coronavirus, and said he is “feeling fine” and “intends to conduct most of my engagements this week remotely.” The Premier said, “On Sunday evening following receipt of an email notifying me that someone with whom I was in contact last week had tested positive for the coronavirus,... Read more of this article
71 Positive, 167 Active, 6 In Hospital, 0 In ICU
The Ministry received 5366 test results — spanning four days — and 71 were positive, so there are 167 active cases, of which 6 people are in hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 5366 test results, and 71 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 1.3%. “These... Read more of this article
Ministry Update On Back To School Covid Testing
The Ministry of Education advised “that all school students and staff were Covid tested last week, with verified antigen tests, permitting all negative students to return to in-school learning this upcoming week.” A Government spokesperson said, “Middle and Senior school students will resume twice-weekly antigen testing. Testing on... Read more of this article
124,342 Total Vaccinations, 73.3% Had One Dose
As of February 19th, Bermuda has administered a total of 124,342 vaccinations and 73.3% of the population has received one dose, 72% have had two doses, and 71.1% of those eligible for a booster have received it. In releasing the latest test results, a Government spokesperson said, “Since January 11th, 2021, Bermuda residents have received a... Read more of this article
67 Positive, 217 Active, 5 In Hospital, 0 In ICU
The Ministry received 7351 test results — spanning three days — and 67 were positive, so there are 217 active cases, of which 5 people are in hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 7351 test results, and 67 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 0.9%. “These... Read more of this article
Ministry: Cruise Ship Passengers Regulations
The Ministry of Transport said they wish to “clarify any misleading information regarding cruise ship visitors to Bermuda.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry reminds the public that as of 7 March 2022, children travelling to Bermuda by cruise ship who are 11 years or under will take the vaccination status of their parents or... Read more of this article
False Email “PCR Test Result: Positive”
The Ministry of Health is advising the public of a false email message titled “PCR Test Result: Positive.” The Bermuda Government tweeted the graphic below, saying: “The Ministry of Health advises the public of a false email message titled “PCR TEST RESULT: POSITIVE.” “Any official email for anyone who has tested positive will contain the... Read more of this article
107 Positive, 204 Active, 5 In Hospital, 1 Death
The Ministry received 6642 test results — spanning 4 days — and 107 were positive, so there are now 204 active cases, of which 5 people are in hospital, and the Ministry confirmed that the island has recorded another coronavirus related death, marking the 123rd since the pandemic began. “Sadly, Bermuda has recorded another coronavirus... Read more of this article
Queen Elizabeth Tests Positive For Covid-19
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for the coronavirus, Buckingham Palace announced today [Feb 20]. The 95-year-old is “experiencing mild cold-like symptoms” but expects to continue light duties at Windsor over the coming week, the palace said, adding that “she will continue to receive medical attention and will... Read more of this article
Minister Updates On Covid, Masks, Schools, More
Minister of Education Diallo Rabain provide an update on Covid related matters in advance of the return to school, and said as of Monday, Feb 21, “all schools will be able to revert to the mask-wearing policy of Phase 2. That is, only students from p4 up will be required to wear masks in classrooms.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today... Read more of this article
123,728 Total Vaccinations, 73.2% Had One Dose
As of February 12th, Bermuda has administered a total of 123,728 vaccinations and 73.2% of the population has received one dose, 71.9% have had two doses, and 70.4% of those eligible for a booster have received it. In releasing the latest test results, a Government spokesperson said, “Since January 11, 2021, Bermuda residents have received 123,728... Read more of this article
70 Positive, 211 Active, 9 In Hospital, 1 Death
The Ministry received 3465 test results — spanning three days — and 70 were positive, so there are 211 active cases, of which 9 people are in the hospital, and the Ministry confirmed that the island has recorded another coronavirus related death, marking the 122nd since the pandemic began. “Bermuda has recorded another coronavirus death,”... Read more of this article
Register For Vaccine For Children Aged 5-11
The Ministry of Health announced that “Bermuda will soon begin administering the pediatric doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11,” and said that parents can register their child via the Government website. “I encourage parents that have children in this age group and have not registered them to be vaccinated... Read more of this article
Video: Education Minister Press Conference
[Updated] Minister of Education Diallo Rabain is holding a press conference at 4.15pm this afternoon [Feb 16] to update the public on Return to School Testing. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video should start at around 4.15pm. Update Feb 17, 6.07am: Minister Rabain’s remarks: Good Afternoon and Welcome I would... Read more of this article
100 Positive, 206 Active, 8 In Hospital, 1 Death
The Ministry received 5051 test results — spanning 4 days — and 100 were positive, so there are now 206 active cases, of which 8 people are in hospital, with 1 in ICU, and the Ministry confirmed the sad news that the island has recorded another coronavirus related death, marking the 121st since the pandemic began. “I am sad to report... Read more of this article
Mass Vaccination Programme Ends On March 31
The Government’s “mass vaccination programme will end on March 31st,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, adding that after that, it will be available through physicians’ offices and participating pharmacies and “there will likely be a charge for this service.” In releasing last night’s [Feb 10] test results, Minister... Read more of this article
