Government of Bermuda
This evening (April 13) the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne M. Caines, JP, MP, provided an update during the daily COVID-19 press briefing.
The Minister discussed matters to do with the Joint Community Advisory Check Points and provided a general update regarding the Government approved Quarantine Locations.
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen of the media, and to the Bermudian public that are watching at home, or listening to the radio.
I trust that all Bermudians had a restful and blessed Easter weekend.
Today, I'm joined for this press conference by the Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, the Minister of Labour Community Affairs and Sports, Minister Lovitta Foggo, and the Minister of National Security, Minister Wayne Caines. We are also joined by the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Cheryl Peek-Ball, who will be able to answer any medical questions which may come later today.
The Government is working tirelessly to do what is necessary to financially assist our fellow Bermudians during this pandemic.
While there are a number of applications in train, to date I can confirm that around 3,811 individuals have been paid an unemployment benefit. This represents a total of just over $3.4 million.
Good Afternoon,
Thank you, Premier.
Today, there were no test results received, however an estimated 39 are being processed as we speak. Sadly, another individual has passed away, on this occasion a senior who had been hospitalized. I want to begin by sending my sincere condolences to the family. Please know that the entire team at the Ministry of Health grieves for your loss.
Today, the Ministry of Health received 14 new COVID-19 test results; seven were negative, and seven were positive.
Bermuda's total confirmed positive cases is now 57; 29 have now recovered, eight persons are hospitalized (three persons in ICU), and there are 16 persons under active public health monitoring, but who do not require hospitalization.
Good Day Members of the Media,
Please find the below statement from the Minister of Health the Hon. Kim Wilson JP MP regarding COVID-19.
"Between Good Friday and today, Saturday 11th April, the Ministry received 47 new test results; 45 were negative, and two were positive. Of the two new positives, one was an imported case and one was a contact of a previously confirmed case. We count our blessings that there have been no further COVID-19 related deaths.
This evening (April 9) the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne M. Caines, JP, MP, provided an update during the daily COVID-19 press briefing.
The Minister discussed matters to do with the Joint Community Advisory Check Points and the first day of the essential care package drop off activity at the Government approved Quarantine Locations.
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.
Good Evening Bermuda.
I would like to provide an update on the arrangements that the Government has put in place to help our homeless citizens shelter in place.
Government House today announced that RFA Argus, a ship of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, will be anchored in Bermuda’s waters from 12 to 13 April. The purpose of the anchorage is to load provisions before continuing on to the Caribbean. This will be done without any direct contact between shore personnel and the ship’s crew.
RFA Argus will be positioned in the Caribbean as part of the UK’s hurricane preparedness support but due to the COVID-19 pandemic the vessel was deployed early to provide additional resilience to the Overseas Territories in the region.