Hashtag: #Covid19
Deputy Governor To Read Throne Speech
The Governor has tested positive for Covid, so Deputy Governor Tom Oppenheim will attend the Convening of the Legislature and read the Throne Speech this Friday. A spokesperson said, “Government House can advise that Her Excellency the Governor has tested positive for Covid-19. The Governor will continue to work remotely but will not be attending... Read more of this article
Travel Testing Requirements End On Tuesday
The “requirement for pre-arrival or pre-departure testing, arrival testing, and day 4 testing for all travellers will end” as of tomorrow [Oct 25]. The Government, who previously announced this, posted the reminder graphic below, saying, “As of 25 October 2022, the requirement for pre-arrival or pre-departure testing, arrival testing,... Read more of this article
Ministry Reminder: Covid-19 Vaccines Available
The Ministry of Health is reminding residents “that the Pfizer-BioNTech original Adult formulation, Moderna Bivalent and Pfizer-BioNTech paediatric coronavirus vaccine and boosters are available through participating GP offices, Pharmacies and Pediatricians.” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “Our positive case numbers remain low; however,... Read more of this article
Supplementary Unemployment Benefit Extended
The Supplementary Unemployment Benefit [SUB] has been extended to November 30th, the Government confirmed today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour is aware of individuals and families that continue to need financial support. It is incumbent on this Government to ensure they can keep a roof over their heads and put... Read more of this article
Covid: 60 Positive, 65 Active, 2 In Hospital
The Ministry received 2,648 test results — spanning 7 days — and 60 were positive, so there are now 65 known active cases, of which 2 people are in hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 2,648 test results, and 60 were positive for the coronavirus. “These results are from testing... Read more of this article
Court: DeSilva & Harper Found Not Guilty
A jury has found Zane DeSilva and his daughter Zarah Harper not guilty, returning a unanimous not guilty verdict this afternoon [Oct 18] in the Supreme Court. The charges related to a party back in 2020, with the crown alleging that the defendants gave a Public Officer at the Ministry of National Security, information which they did not believe to... Read more of this article
Coronavirus Updates To Be Less Frequent
Noting that we “continue to move beyond the pandemic,” the Ministry said coronavirus updates will start to be issued every other week and they “expect to cease issuing these updates” after November 30th. In releasing tonight’s test results, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “As we continue to move beyond the... Read more of this article
Covid: 60 Positive, 66 Active, 2 In Hospital
The Ministry received 2,511 test results — spanning 7 days — and 60 were positive, so there are now 66 known active cases, of which 2 people are in hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 2,511 test results, and 60 were positive for the coronavirus. “These results are from testing... Read more of this article
45 Complaints/Queries About Covid Policies
Of the 174 intakes received by the Human Rights Commission last year, approximately 45 related to the Covid-19 pandemic, including inquiries about the Government’s testing policies, employment, mask policies and more. The Human Rights Commission annual report [PDF] said, “In 2021, of the one hundred and seventy-four [174] intakes received, approximately... Read more of this article
Covid: 66 Positive, 75 Active, 1 In Hospital
The Ministry received 2,916 test results — spanning 7 days — and 66 were positive, so there are now 75 known active cases, of which 1 person is in hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 2916 test results, and 66 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 2%. “These... Read more of this article
People’s Pharmacy Announces New Hours
People’s is announcing new hours for both of its locations, effective today [Oct 3], with the company saying they recognise that “customer activity has changed, and there is reduced foot traffic in the city post-pandemic.” A spokesperson said, “The new shortened hours for the Victoria Street shop are : People’s [Victoria Street] Monday-Saturday... Read more of this article
Covid: 32 Positive, 37 Active, None In Hospital
The Ministry received 2,701 test results — spanning 7 days — and 32 were positive, so there are now 37 known active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 2701 test results, and 32 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 1%. “These results are from testing done... Read more of this article
Face Masks In Govt Buildings Is Now Optional
The Ministry of Public Works is advising members of the public that “effective Tuesday, 20 September, the wearing of face masks in Government buildings was made optional.” A Government spokesperson said, “However, people with medical vulnerabilities are encouraged to wear masks if physical distancing cannot be maintained.” You can find... Read more of this article
Canada To End Covid Travel Requirements
The Government of Canada announced the “removal of all Covid-19 entry restrictions, as well as testing, quarantine, and isolation requirements for anyone entering Canada, effective October 1, 2022.” The official website said, “The removal of border measures has been facilitated by a number of factors, including modelling that indicates... Read more of this article
Public Health Emergency Will End In November
The Government “will table a final extension to the Public Health Emergency to end on November 30th” and “will not seek an extension of the public health emergency beyond the end of November.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP, today announced that on Friday, September 30 in the... Read more of this article
Over 5,500 Vaccine Doses Arrive In Bermuda
“Upwards of 5,500 doses arrived on today’s British Airways flight from London,” the Government announced, adding that “the latest shipment of vaccines includes: Pfizer-BioNTech original Adult formulation, Moderna Bivalent and Pfizer-BioNTech paediatric.” Minister of Health Kim Wilson stated, “The Bermuda Government is... Read more of this article
