Good evening Bermuda.

During today’s briefing, we will have an update from the Minister of Health on COVID-19, the latest test results and other matters from the Ministry of Health.  The Minister of National Security, Min. Wayne Caines is here to answer questions which may come from the media.

Good evening Bermuda.

I'm joined at today's press conference by the Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, who will give an update on the continued work of the Ministry of Health in battling COVID-19. We also have the Minister of National Security, Wayne Caines, who will discuss the murder and other acts of violence which took place this weekend.

“We’ve made it through and everyone is safe…that’s what is most important...” said Premier David Burt this morning after a night of hurricane force winds from Humberto. “The advance notice from the Bermuda Weather Service and the clear advisories from the Ministry of National Security allowed Bermuda to prepare for this storm.”

Following a meeting this morning with the Emergency agencies who were at COMOPS overnight, I can confirm the following:

The Causeway is closed and will remain closed until further notice. Structural engineers are currently examining the surface of the causeway and will then conduct an underwater assessment.

Government Offices will remain closed today. 

All public schools will also remain closed today.

     - Hurricane Humberto racing away into the distant northern Atlantic
     - The only warning in effect for Bermuda is a Small Craft Warning
     - NW winds 18-22knots will veer n 10-15 by tonight
     - Seas about still about 20ft will abate, becoming 10-15ft tonight,  7-11ft Friday then 6-9ft Saturday
     - Swell will persist for a few days, currently NW but becoming N later today or tomorrow

Please see the latest updates regarding Hurricane Humberto below:

Emergency Services Update: 

At first light, early responders will start moving around Bermuda to assess and begin clearing the roads. In the interest of the safety of the emergency personnel, no assessments will be undertaken before daylight.

Please see the latest updates regarding Hurricane Humberto below:

Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) Update: 

As of 12 AM, the BFRS had received a total of 45 calls:

• - 16 automatic fire alarms;

• - 17 minor incidents (including gas leaks, pole/ transformer fires);
• - 9 medicals;
• - 3 structural fires that were not serious; and 
• - calls for minor incidents were also received.

 Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) Update:

Please see the latest updates regarding Hurricane Humberto below:

Weather Update:

Please see the latest updates regarding Hurricane Humberto below:

General Updates:

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Please see the latest updates regarding Hurricane Humberto below:

Calls into Emergency (911):