Good evening Bermuda.

Thank you for tuning in and welcoming us into your homes once again for our COVID-19 briefing. Today we will have an update from the Minister of Health on items dealing with the Ministry of Health and the latest test results. We will also have a presentation from the Minister of Finance. Also with us this evening is the Minister of National Security who is here to answer questions members of the media may have.

Good afternoon, 

It has been several weeks since the Government passed legislation on March 24th to provide unemployment benefits to those impacted by COVID-19 related job losses. In a very short time leading up to (and during) the Shelter in Place Order, we architected and implemented a new system from scratch, and collected an unprecedented number of applications from individuals and employers. 

Good Afternoon,

Between yesterday and today there were 157 test results received by the Ministry of Health.

Unfortunately, we suffered a technical error in yesterday’s numbers and reported 153 results when, in fact, there were 127 received by the reporting cut-off time. Since then we received a further 30, for the total of 157. None of today’s results were positive for COVID-19.

As such, Bermuda’s total confirmed positive cases stands at 121. Their status remains as per yesterday:

The Transport Control Department (TCD) advises the public that the telephone call-in service offered just prior to reopening has restarted and is immediately available for all customers. 

The public will recall that the service was originally launched to provide customers without Internet access the option of calling in to relicense their private vehicles. This call-in service proved a success and was popular with many in the community.  

Today there were 153 test results received by the Ministry of Health; and 2 were positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda now has 121 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

Today is International Nurses Day. As such, the Minister of Health the Hon. Kim Wilson JP MP recorded a brief video message to mark the day and to thank all of Bermuda's nurses for their dedication the profession and to the people of Bermuda, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

For the most part, we are seeing broad cooperation from the community and their compliance with Phase One of the Regulations. We are however monitoring various community chatter about the possibility of planned events to commemorate Bermuda Day. Again I urge the public to please be mindful of the guidelines in place. Any disruptions or breaches of the regulations could result in the Phase One period being extended. Sadly, as you are aware, last week our community was once again shaken by gun violence and anti-social behaviour. 

Good evening.

Tonight I am filling in for the Premier, he is out this evening celebrating the birthday of his son Ed. So we wish Ed a happy birthday and we look forward to seeing the Premier back with us on Wednesday at the next press conference.

Good Afternoon,

Between Sunday and today there were 469 test results received by the Ministry of Health; and 1 was positive for COVID-19. I am, however, deeply saddened to say that we lost another person to COVID-19 over the weekend. As is the norm, details of this individual won’t be made public by the Ministry to respect the family’s right to privacy, especially at this difficult time.

Bermuda now has 119 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

Good afternoon.  

A week after the Government’s announcement of a phased reopening of Bermuda’s economy, this is now an opportune time to update the country with an overview of the measures being implemented by the Ministry of Tourism & Transport to restore public transportation and reintroduce scheduled commercial flights to the island.