Hashtag: #Covid19
Health Ministry Advises Use of Face Coverings
The Bermuda Ministry of Health “advises the use of simple cloth face coverings to slow of the spread the virus and help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others.” “Cloth face coverings fashioned from household household items or made at home from common materials at low cost can be used as an... Read more of this article
Royal Navy Dispatched To Support Caribbean
The RFA Argus has set sail for the Caribbean “to support the British Overseas Territories during the upcoming hurricane season and will be able to assist with the response to the Covid-19 pandemic if required.” The Royal Navy website said, “RFA Argus’ deployment to the Caribbean had been scheduled for the hurricane season, but she... Read more of this article
Concacaf To Suspend Upcoming Competitions
Concacaf announced the suspension of the 2020 Concacaf Nations League Finals, Road to Gold Cup Qualifiers, and Flow Caribbean Club Championship due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “At Concacaf our thoughts are with all the communities affected by the spread of Covid-19 at this difficult time. As we continue to assess our... Read more of this article
Covid-19: Two New Cases, Total Of 37 Now
There have been 2 more positive results so the number of confirmed positive cases in Bermuda now stands at 37; and 14 people have recovered, while six people are hospitalized. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health provided the daily update on Bermuda’s COVID-19 status. “Twenty-five additional test results were received... Read more of this article
White House Tweets Thanks To Rodney Smith
The U.S. White House has tweeted a story about Bermudian Rodney Smith Jr to their 21 million followers, and thanked him for his “great service to the community.” The official White House Twitter account posted, “In addition to mowing for the elderly, disabled, single mothers and veterans, free of charge, Rodney is delivering food and... Read more of this article
Covid-19: Social Distancing & Closure Schedule
The latest version of the Social Distancing and Closure Schedule has been released, covering the Shelter in Place guidelines. Premier David Burt tweeted the link to the document saying, “The new official Social Distancing Guidelines have been posted to the website. Please read in full as it will answer many questions that have been asked. “Important... Read more of this article
DropIt Will Be Delivering During Shelter In Place
The DropIt Delivery service said that “they will be delivering throughout the course of the ‘Shelter in Place’ Order.” An email sent out by the company said: “Great News! We have been authorized as essential workers, which means that we will be delivering throughout the course of the ‘Shelter in Place’ Order.... Read more of this article
‘Able To Test Approximately 2,000 Persons’
“With the additional testing supplies scheduled to arrive on the BA flight next week, we will be able to test approximately 2,000 persons,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson confirmed during yesterday’s press briefing. Minister Wilson said, “Regarding testing capability, with the generosity of Roche Bermuda’s supply of two additional... Read more of this article
“Prosecuted To The Fullest Extent Of The Law”
During the midst of this lockdown due to the global pandemic, there is apparently an event called ‘Moto Purge’ being promoted on social media inviting people on motorbikes to come out at midnight with the intention of ‘pulling chase,’ and the police said they wish ”to make it absolutely clear, anyone found to be engaging... Read more of this article
Video: Puppets Highlight Hand Washing
No Strings Productions [NSP] — which Bermudian Michael Frith, the co-creator of Fraggle Rock, is involved in — has released a video aimed at teaching children about proper hand washing techniques in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. The well produced video is set against a song saying “time to wash, time to wash your hands”... Read more of this article
Video: Covid-19 Real Time Counter Chart
Roylab Stats is streaming a live video on YouTube with real-time information on Covid-19 cases around the globe, including a live counter on confirmed cases, recovered cases, and total deaths. The video’s description on YouTube said, “I started this live stream on January 26, and since January 30 I have been streaming this without stopping.... Read more of this article
Police: ‘Breach Of Curfew Files Will Be Prepared’
Police responded to a loud music complaint on Vesey Street last night and found three men, none of whom reside in the area all congregated, and the police said that “breach of curfew files will be prepared for all three.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before nine o’clock last night, police responded to a loud music complaint... Read more of this article
