The public will recall that the Government passed fixed penalty legislation in March, and this month (October) the new fixed penalty ticketing system officially comes online.

The new ticketing system will be jointly overseen by the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) and the Ministry of Health.

The public should note that a Police Officer or a Public Health Compliance Officer can enforce the COVID-19 regulations by exacting fixed penalty tickets to any individual, business or organisation in contravention guidelines.

Good afternoon.

Yesterday I reported that Bermuda had experienced ten more coronavirus-related deaths. I wish to extend heartfelt condolences to the families and friends who have recently lost a loved one due to COVID-19 related illnesses. 

You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. I am praying for those currently in hospital with COVID-19 related illnesses. I sincerely hope that they all recover soon.

“I am sad to report today that Bermuda has experienced ten more coronavirus-related deaths,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “I extend heartfelt condolences to the families and friends who recently lost a loved one.”

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 3721 test results, and 99 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 2.7%.

These results are from testing done on:

▪          Sunday: 22 positive out of 1424 results (1.5% positivity)

▪          Monday: 77 positive out of 2297 results (3.2% positivity)

Good Afternoon Bermuda, I would firstly like to extend my condolences and deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones of those members of our community whom we have lost during this outbreak.

All of those who have been so tragically affected by the coronavirus, including those persons in the hospital and at home, remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Good afternoon.

I begin my remarks today by offering sincere condolences to the family and friends who recently lost a loved one to circumstances related to the coronavirus. This month we have seen quite a few deaths, and I realise that this is causing unbearable pain for so many families.

I ask everyone to please keep these families in their prayers. As well, keep in our prayers those currently in hospital with COVID-19 related illnesses.

“Sadly, I am reporting another COVID related death,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “I am so sorry to hear of another loss of life, and I extend heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time.”

The Ministry of Health received 5368 test results since the last update, and 155 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 2.9%.

These results are from testing done on:

▪          Friday: 124 positive out of 3572 results (3.5% positivity)

The Ministry and Department of Education reminds parents and guardians that all public schools are continuing with remote learning until further notice.

The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain JP, MP, shared, “Undeniably, the in-person classroom is the best place for teaching and learning.  As we strive to keep our staff and students safe amidst our country's current status, everyone, the Department of Education, our Educators and Parents/Guardians, must work together to create an environment safe enough to have our staff and students return to school."

Antigen tests can now be imported for personal use. The policy was reviewed and adjusted by the Ministry of Health this week.

However, it is important to note that there are many fake antigen tests on the market, so the Department of Health will maintain, in collaboration with HM Customs, an oversight role to check and protect importers from fake goods.

The Ministry and Department of Education reminds staff, students, parents, and guardians that all schools will continue with remote learning until further notice.

The Ministry and Department of Education announced on Thursday that we are seeking to open all Government Preschools, Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy, and Success Academy Robert’s Avenue for in-person learning next week. As we have highlighted, we will be arranging testing prior to schools returning to in-person learning. The dates that these schools will open will depend on the results of those tests.