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COVID-19 Daily Release 7 April 2021

The Ministry of Health received 2018 test results since the last update and 89 were positive for COVID-19. This gives a test positivity rate of 4.4%. 

One of the new cases is classified as imported with details as follows:

Department of Youth, Sport, Recreation update 7 April 2021

The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation (DYSR) is advising that it will once again offer a special childcare service for essential workers who are in need of daycare assistance for their children. 

The service is a similar…

Interest Free Loan Initiative for Seniors (Aged 50+) and Disabled Persons 

Good day Bermuda, thank you for joining us today. 

It is my pleasure to be joined by the Director of Age Concern, Dr. Claudette Fleming, along with the General Manager of the Bermuda Housing Corporation, Major Barrett Dill, and the…

COVID-19 Update Premier’s Remarks 6 April 2021

Good evening Bermuda.

I begin by offering my deepest condolences on behalf of the Government and people of Bermuda to the families of the two people who, as announced by the Minister of Health over the weekend, are the latest in our…

COVID-19 Update Minister of Health’s Remarks 6 April 2021

Thank you Premier. Good afternoon.

I echo the comments of the Premier and extend sincere condolences to the families and friends who lost loved ones this past weekend.

I will now provide an update on COVID-19.

There were 731…

COVID-19 Daily Release 5 April 2021

There were 3,234 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update and 69 were positive for COVID-19, yielding a positivity rate of 2.1%. 

33 of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact…

Whale Watching Etiquette

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has received reports of reckless boaters and swimmers trying to get close to whales, endangering both the whales and themselves. Whales are wild animals and can be unpredictable,…

Ministry of Education Update 4 April 2021

The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP, has this afternoon released the following statement to provide the public with an update as we navigate the impact of COVID-19 in our public schools.

Minister Rabain stated, "…

COVID-19 update 4 April 2021

The Ministry of Health today confirmed that Bermuda has experienced two coronavirus related deaths over the weekend. This brings the number of COVID-19 deaths in Bermuda to 14.

The Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, JP, MP stated, “I…

Government Services Impacted by New Restrictions and Current Coronavirus Outbreak, as at 4 April 2021

The Cabinet Office today provided an update on the government services impacted by the current coronavirus outbreak in the community.

A Cabinet Office spokesperson stated, “Today the Government is providing an update on the departments and…