This evening, the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne Caines provided an update regarding the phased resumption of services at the Department of Immigration.

As a reminder, starting tomorrow (May 4), limited public-facing Government services will be available. These services include the Transport Control Department, the Office of the Tax Commissioner, and ground floor cashiers in both the Government Administration Building and the Dame Lois Brown Evans Building. Public access to Government offices will be limited.

The public is advised to take note of the following standard practices and procedures when attending Government offices; specific locations may have additional criteria in place.

Today’s report of COVID-19 results is as follows:

There were 325 test results received by the Ministry of Health; and one was positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda now has 115 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

Today, the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne M. Caines, JP, MP, addressed the confirmation that a member of the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) had a COVID-19 positive result.

The Ministry of Health is saddened to confirm that, regrettably, Bermuda has experienced another COVID-19-related death today. This now takes the total number of COVID-19 deaths to seven.

Good afternoon.

Today, people around the world are observing International Worker’s Day, also known as Labour Day or May Day in other jurisdictions. Though in Bermuda we celebrate Labour later in the year, I want to acknowledge the workers of Bermuda and the global struggle for better work conditions, better wages, and better lives for all. I commend our Island’s unions and their members for the contributions you have made over the years, and the contribution you continue to make for the betterment of our community.

Good Afternoon,

Today there were 207 test results received by the Ministry of Health; and none were positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda continues to have 114 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

Good Day,

In our efforts to keep the general public informed and specifically our entire education family, this evening I am providing updates on both Department of Education and Bermuda College matters, for our students, educators, and parents and guardians.

Today there were 260 test results received by the Ministry of Health; and 3 were positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda now has 114 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

·         there are 60 active cases, of which

·         44 persons are under active public health monitoring, and

·         16 persons are hospitalized;

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