Due to the aggressive testing regime established by the Government, all designed to quickly identify and isolate COVID-19 cases to protect our island home, we are unable to provide full details of today’s test results, as they are still being processed.

However, we must emphasize the importance of following public health guidelines, particularly recently arrived travellers who are under self-quarantine, to remain in your accommodation until you receive a negative test result.

Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to inform this Honourable House of the status of Government borrowing and the requirement to increase the authorized debt ceiling. The Government of Bermuda’s borrowing activity is conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Government Loans Act 1978 which sets a legal limit on loan and loan guarantees. Accordingly, later this morning, I will table an  amendment to the Government Loans Act 1978 to increase the debt ceiling by $600 million to $3.5 billion.

Good Morning Mr. Speaker,

I am pleased to table the Bermuda Housing Trust Audited Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2019. The Trust is in a healthy financial position and is up-to-date with their annual audit having received an unqualified opinion from their auditors.

Mr. Speaker,

This morning I rise to provide my Honourable colleagues with an update on the COVID 19 - Entry and Exit Safety & Health Protocols that have been developed for our public schools, and which are now ready for implementation at the start of the upcoming school year.

Mr. Speaker,

Good afternoon Bermuda.

I hope all of you are doing well and enjoying the blissful Bermuda Summer. This afternoon I am joined by the Minister of Health and the Minister of Public Works.

As a country we have, for the most part, followed the rules, behaved appropriately, and contributed to our success in battling this pandemic. We could not have made it this far without unity, hard work and dedication.

Good evening.

I am happy to provide a further update on additional changes since the implementation of Phase 4 on Wednesday July 1st.  I will first cover those matters that fall under the Covid Regulations followed by those that fall under the remit of the Minister of Public Works.

There has been some confusion surrounding a number of issues during this journey through Covid – so I will attempt to address several of them tonight.

Today there were 363 test results received by the Ministry of Health; and two were positive for COVID-19. Both new cases were imported on the Delta flight on 15th July by returning residents.

Good Day Members of the Media,

Today there were 284 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda has 150 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

Today there were 259 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda has 150 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

• there are 4 active cases, who are
• all under active public health monitoring, and
• none is hospitalized or in critical care;
• a total of 137 have recovered, and
• the total deceased remains 9.

The average age of all of our confirmed positive cases is 60 and the age range of all of our positive cases is from 18 to 101 years.

Good Day Members of the Media,

Today there were 498 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda has 150 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows: