The Ministry of Health announces that Travel Authorisation (TA) refunds began on Monday, November 14.

 Refunding will happen chronologically, starting from the 14th and working towards the 30th. The refund process is expected to take 6 – 8 weeks.

“Travellers requiring a TA refund do not need to contact the TA helpdesk and should refrain from flagging their card transactions with their bank as this can potentially slow down the refund.”

Those eligible are as follows:

Starting November 14^th, the Pfizer-BioNTech original Adult formulation, and Moderna Bivalent coronavirus vaccines are available at the Hamilton Health Clinic, #3 Reid Street, every Tuesday from 9 am –  2 pm.

These vaccinations are for those persons who are uninsured or insured with HIP or FutureCare, and by appointment only, with no walk-ins. Call 278-6470 for assistance in scheduling an appointment.

Good afternoon.

The health and well-being of the people of Bermuda remain a priority for this Government.

In this year’s Throne Speech, we have outlined some key initiatives that will provide more significant support to our citizens.

With modern technology, we will better deliver expert care for Bermuda. With that in mind, the professional registration process for health professionals will be streamlined as the Bermuda Health Council transfers its systems to a blockchain-enabled online platform.

“Sadly, there was another coronavirus-related death since our last update,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson. “I extend my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and loved ones of the deceased.”

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 3356 test results, and 88 were positive for the coronavirus.

These results are as below:

The Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, JP, MP, encourages all residents to get a flu shot to help contain the risks of influenza in the upcoming season.

Breast Cancer Awareness month is every October, and today, October 21^st is National Mammography Day.

The Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, JP, MP, shares the following message about the significance of mammography.

“Today serves as a reminder of the importance of healthy breasts and the impact of breast cancer.Breast cancer is the second most common cause of death from cancer in women worldwide. In Bermuda, it is the number one diagnosed cancer in women.

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 2,648 test results, and 60 were positive for the coronavirus.

These results are from testing done on:

•        Tuesday: 6 positive out of 466 results (1.3% positivity)

•        Wednesday:  12 positive out of  355 results (3.4% positivity)

•        Thursday: 12 positive out of 358 results (3.4% positivity)

Mr Speaker and Honourable Members, last year the Government of Bermuda took the first steps towards delivering on its promise to implement universal health coverage for all residents.

Our vision for healthcare seeks to ensure that -

“all people have equitable access to needed informative, preventive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative essential health services, of sufficient quality to be effective, while also ensuring that people do not suffer financial hardship when paying for these services and critical medicines.”

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 2916 test results, and 66 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 2%.

These results are from testing done on: 

§  Tuesday: 10 positive out of 499 results (2.0% positivity) 

§  Wednesday:  19 positive out of  508 results (3.7% positivity) 

§  Thursday: 8 positive out of 497 results (1.6% positivity) 

§  Friday: 10 positive out of 474 results (2.1% positivity) 

Good morning and thank you for joining me today.

Earlier this week, I announced that the Government would extend the public health emergency for 30 days, expiring on 25 October 2022. An additional and final Extension Order for a further 37 days, will take us to 30 November.