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Govt Confirms Four Coronavirus-Related Deaths
The island has had “another four Coronavirus-related deaths,” the Ministry confirmed this evening [Aug 3]. In releasing this week’s test results, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “I am sad to report that Bermuda has had another four Coronavirus-related deaths. I extend sincere condolences to the family and friends who recently... Read more of this article
2 Deaths, 205 Positive, 263 Active, 16 In Hospital
The Ministry received 4146 test results — spanning 7 days — and 205 were positive, so there are now 263 active cases, of which 16 people are in hospital, and the Ministry confirmed that the island had recorded two more coronavirus-related deaths, bringing the total to 144 since the pandemic began in 2020. “Unfortunately, Bermuda has had another... Read more of this article
Parliamentary Questions: Vaccination & TA Data
“An estimate of 51,657 Bermudian residents have had their personal data collected though the Vaccination programme” and “an estimate of 46,300 Bermudian residents have had their personal data collected though the Travel Authorization process.” This is according to responses to Parliamentary Questions in the Senate, as Senator... Read more of this article
1 Death, 266 Positive, 307 Active, 18 In Hospital
The Ministry received 4020 test results — spanning 7 days — and 266 were positive, so there are now 307 active cases, of which 18 people are in hospital, and the Ministry confirmed that the island has recorded a coronavirus-related death, bringing the total to 142 since the pandemic began in 2020. Last week Wednesday the Government said there were... Read more of this article
Covid-19: Premier Says 56 People In Hospital
[Updated] There are 56 people in hospital, Premier David Burt said in Parliament during a recent discussion on the Covid regulations. This is the latest in what has been a steady increase in the past few weeks; there were 28 people in hospital on July 13th, 12 people in hospital on July 6th, and there were 5 people in hospital on June 29th. Speaking... Read more of this article
Minister: Improvements To TA Form Process
[Updated] The “TA application form has been simplified to exclude questions that are no longer relevant,” repeat travelers to Bermuda “can automatically complete their TA based on past applications” and the TA system and the island’s vaccination data are now linked so locally vaccinated residents “will no longer have... Read more of this article
Minister: ‘The Pandemic Is Nowhere Near Over’
“The pandemic is nowhere near over,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, noting that case numbers are rising and “there is an increase in people coming through the Emergency Department with the coronavirus, and hospital admissions have also risen.” The latest test results stated there are are now 28 people in hospital, as compared... Read more of this article
1 Death, 321 Positive, 380 Active, 28 In Hospital
The Ministry received 3982 test results — spanning 7 days — and 321 were positive, so there are now 380 active cases, of which 28 people are in hospital, and the Ministry confirmed that the island has recorded a coronavirus-related death, bringing the total to 141 since the pandemic began in 2020. The 28 in hospital is an increase, on July 6th there... Read more of this article
Covid: 239 Positive, 258 Active, 12 In Hospital
The Ministry received 3,909 test results — spanning 7 days — and 239 were positive, so there are now 258 active cases, of which 12 people are in hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 3,909 test results, and 239 were positive for the coronavirus. “These results are from testing... Read more of this article
Vessel Returns, Crew Member Positive For Covid
A sailing vessel returned to Bermuda as a crew member tested positive for Covid-19. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Thursday 30th June, 8:56 am – An email was received from a 37 ft Swedish registered sailing vessel which had recently departed Bermuda bound for Canada, the vessel was 85 miles to the north and intended to... Read more of this article
Minister: ‘Programme Went Tremendously Well’
Bermuda’s mass vaccination programme ended on June 30th and it ”surpassed the World Health Organisation’s goal of 70 per cent immunization of a population,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said. Speaking in the House of Assembly, the Minister noted the campaign “saw over 75% of the total population fully immunized, and over... Read more of this article
Government: Covid-19 Summer Safety Tips
The Government has released Covid-19 summer safety tips, with both the public and businesses encouraged to follow its guidance. The Government posted the graphic online below, saying, “Covid-19 summer safety tips. The Ministry of Health advises that you continue to: Wash or sanitize your hands regularly Maintain a 6 foot physical distance from... Read more of this article
2 Deaths, 205 Positive, 229 Active, 5 In Hospital
The Ministry received 5768 test results — spanning 7 days — and 205 were positive, so there are now 229 active cases, of which 5 people are in hospital, and the Ministry confirmed that the island had two coronavirus-related deaths, bringing the total to 140 since the pandemic began in 2020. “I am sad to report that we had two coronavirus-related... Read more of this article
Covid: 195 Positive, 251 Active, 3 In Hospital
The Ministry received 4,992 test results — spanning 7 days — and 195 were positive, so there are now 251 active cases, of which 3 people are in hospital, and the Ministry noted that “testing numbers decreased by nearly 50%, partly related to the U.S. no longer requiring travellers to show proof of a negative Covid test before boarding flights... Read more of this article
Available Locations: Covid Vaccines During June
The Ministry of Health is “reminding the public that the current supply of the Covid-19 vaccines expires at the end of June,” and noted that currently, Covid-19 vaccines are available at the following locations during June: Somerset pharmacy, Wee-Care Pediatrics, Edgewood Pediatric Services, Omni Medical, Northshore Medical, Somers Medical... Read more of this article
Covid: 334 Positive, 375 Active, 10 In Hospital
The Ministry received 8,589 test results — spanning 7 days — and 334 were positive, so there are now 375 active cases, of which 10 people are in hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 8589 test results, and 334 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 4%. “These... Read more of this article
