Good afternoon,
I want to begin my remarks by thanking all of our enforcement and emergency agencies for their tireless work over the Cup Match holiday. Thankfully, the holiday weekend did not see any significant disturbances, road traffic incidents, or infringements of the COVID-19 regulations. And for that, we should all be grateful.
I will now provide a brief update on the Government Supervised Quarantine Facilities.
There have been 228 persons who have been released from quarantine, and currently, there are 56 in a facility. These measures are in place at our borders to mitigate any further spread of the dangerous coronavirus.
The changes to the unvaccinated traveller’s requirements to stay at a quarantine facility will be a welcome change to many, and the requirements will continue to be reviewed as we respond to the COVID-19 threat.
I encourage everyone who is required to quarantine to follow the quarantine rules to protect the community from the spread of the coronavirus.
Remember Bermuda, this pandemic is not over, and we must all remain vigilant and take responsibility for our safety. Everyone must do their part to stop the spread of the virus in Bermuda.
Before I close, I’d like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that we are in Hurricane Season, and this season is predicted to be above average for hurricanes. I urge all residents to be prepared now.
· Prepare and repair your house for hurricane season.
· Carefully review your family plans and update them with any changes to phone numbers and other important information.
· Take stock of all medical prescriptions that your family and pets require and ensure you have at least two weeks supply on hand.
· Check your hurricane kit to make sure you have working flashlights, a portable radio with spare batteries and a stock of non-perishable food to last your family for seven days.
· Ensure your house insurance policy is up to date.
· Check with your vulnerable neighbours and ask them if they need any help with their preparations, keeping Covid-19 safety precautions in mind.
Every year during hurricane season, Bermuda demonstrates its strength and resilience. As I have said before, I am confident that this year will be no different, and we will safely weather any storms that may test our shores with proper preparation.
Thank you.