The Ministry of Health is today advising the public that due to the changing status in the community regarding COVID-19 infections and exposures, care homes have been moved to phase two for their visiting and activities.

“These requirements and restrictions are designed to keep residents safe while providing alternatives to help support their quality of life during this challenging time,” explained Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP.

The Ministry of Health received 1145 test results since the last update, and none were positive for COVID-19. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.0%. 

Additionally, there was one (1) recovery and no deaths.

There are currently 19 active cases, of which;

• 18 are under public health monitoring and;

• One in the hospital, with none in intensive care.

Since March 2020, Bermuda has recorded 2494 total confirmed cases of COVID-19; out of those, 2442 persons have recovered, and sadly, 33 COVID related deaths.

The Ministry of Health received 5816 test results since the last update, and three were positive for COVID-19. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.05%. 

These results are from testing done on Wednesday  (three positive out of 1327 results (0.2% positivity), Thursday (0 positive out of 1660 results (0.0% positivity)), Friday (0 positive out of 1434 results (0.0% positivity)) and Saturday (0 positive out of 1395 results (0.0% positivity)).

Additionally, there were 13 recoveries and one death which occurred over the weekend.

Today the Close to Home Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Programme was located at National Sports Centre.  A total of 283 total doses were administered, with 189 first doses and 94-second doses.

Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, thank attendees for getting the vaccine, as did Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP and Ianthia Simmons Wade, JP, MP.

The Ministry of Health received 1284 test results since the last update, and none were positive for COVID-19. 

Additionally, since the last update, there were five (5) recoveries and no deaths.

There are currently 31 active cases, of which;

• 29 are under public health monitoring and; 

• Two (2) are in the hospital, with one (1) in intensive care.

Since March 2020, Bermuda has recorded 2491 total confirmed cases of COVID-19; out of those, 2428 persons have recovered, and sadly, 32 COVID related deaths.

The Ministry of Health received 1712 test results since the last update, and one (1) was positive for coronavirus. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.1%.  The new case is classified as imported by a resident who arrived on Jet Blue B61731 from New York on 20 May 2021 and tested positive on their day four test.

Additionally, since the last update, there were seven recoveries and no deaths.

There are currently 36 active cases, of which;
• 34 are under public health monitoring and;
• Two (2) are in the hospital, with one (1) in intensive care.

Good evening Bermuda,

This week as we plan to celebrate our island, our heritage and our history on Bermuda Day we can also take pride in the progress we are making against the coronavirus and our collective work to move beyond the pandemic together. Our goals remain to be able to eliminate local transmission, protect our country from dangerous variants, and continue to progress our vaccination programme. There is still work to be done to reach and maintain those goals.

Thank you, Premier, and good evening everyone.

The Ministry of Health received 927 test results since the last update, and none were positive for coronavirus. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.0%. 

Additionally, since the last update, there were 15 recoveries and no deaths.

There are currently 42 active cases, of which;

·           40 are under public health monitoring and;

On Monday evening, May 24th, Her Excellency the Governor Rena Lalgie signed the amendments to the Public Health (COVID-19 Emergency Powers) (Phased Re-Opening) Regulations 2021. These changes will enable indoor dining to be opened for licensed restaurants if the licensed restaurant verifies that all patrons have a SafeKey.

The Ministry of Health received 3665 test results since the last update, and two (2) were positive for COVID-19, giving a test positivity rate of 0.05%. These results are from testing done on Thursday (1 positive out of 1392 results (0.1% positivity)), Friday (1 positive out of 1224 results (0.1% positivity)) and Saturday (0 positive out of 1048 results (0.0% positivity)).