Coronavirus Update 26 July 2022

“Unfortunately, Bermuda has had another two coronavirus-related deaths,” said Acting Minister of Health, Jason Hayward. “This is sad news, and I extend sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased.”

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 4146 test results, and 205 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 5%.

These results are from testing done on:

·Tuesday: 32 positive out of 888 results (3.6% positivity) 

·Wednesday:  39 positive out of  707 results (5.5% positivity) 

Coronavirus Update 20 July 2022

“I am sad to report that Bermuda has had another coronavirus-related death,” said Acting Minister of Health, Jason Hayward. “I extend sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased.”

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 4020 test results, and 266 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 7%.

These results are from testing done on:

•     Tuesday: 68 positive out of 751 results (9.1% positivity)

•     Wednesday:  35 positive out of  628 results (5.6% positivity)

Coronavirus Update 13 July 2022

“Sadly, we had a coronavirus-related death since our last update,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson. “I extend my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and loved ones of the deceased.”

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 3982 test results, and 321 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 8%.

These results are from testing done on:

Coronavirus Update June 29 2022

“I am sad to report that we had two coronavirus-related deaths since our last update,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson. “I am sorry for these losses and extend my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and loved ones of the deceased.”

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 5768 test results, and 205 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 4%.

These results are from testing done on:

·Tuesday: 50 positive out of 1436 results (3.5% positivity)

·Wednesday:  24 positive out of  968 results (2.5% positivity)

Coronavirus Update 16 June 2022

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 results are from testing done on:

·         Tuesday: 68 positive out of 1449 results (4.7% positivity)

·         Wednesday:  53 positive out of  1579 results (3.4% positivity)

·         Thursday: 53 positive out of 1752 results (3.7% positivity)

·         Friday: 51 positive out of 1450 results (3.5% positivity)

·         Saturday: 28 positive out of 805 results (3.5% positivity)

Coronavirus Update 15 June 2022

The Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit database is currently offline due to technical difficulties. Therefore, COVID-19 statistics are not able to be provided today. An update will be provided once the situation is resolved, which we anticipate in the coming days.

The Ministry of Health reminds the public that the current supply of the COVID-19 vaccines expires at the end of June. COVID-19 vaccines are available at the following locations during June.

·Somerset pharmacy - call for appointments- 234-2484

Coronavirus Update 8 June 2022

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 9203 test results, and 343 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 4%.

These results are from testing done on:

·Tuesday: 74 positive out of 1711 results (4.3% positivity)

·Wednesday:  44 positive out of  1337 results (3.3% positivity)

·Thursday: 57 positive out of 1548 results (3.7% positivity)

·Friday: 42 positive out of 1465 results (2.9% positivity)

·Saturday: 37 positive out of 918 results (4.0% positivity)