Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen of the media.

The Premier has asked me to lead today’s press conference.

We will start with an update from the Minister of Health, and I will discuss how landlords and tenants can give help to each other during this difficult financial period. I will also present an overview of a new price gouging form we have put into place. The Minister of National Security will provide an update from today’s EMO meeting. 

Minister Wilson … 

Thank you Minister.

Good Evening,

I would like to begin by offering my sincerest condolences to the families of the two individuals who tragically became Bermuda’s first COVID-19 fatalities this week.

All of us at the Ministry of Health were truly affected by the news and can’t imagine the grief you must be feeling.

In this context, it is especially relieving to be able to report that although today there were no additional test results, the good news is that the number of recovered individuals is now 21.

The Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports the Hon. Lovitta Foggo provided a series of phone numbers to assist those who are applying for the Government's Unemployment Benefit.

Minister Foggo said, “We have received considerable feedback regarding the Unemployment Benefit. And we want this process to be as seamless and efficient as possible. We understand the financial hardships being faced by those who are unemployed as a direct result of COVID-19.

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen of the media.

Today’s press conference is taking place from the Cafetorium at The Berkeley Institute. We will host future COVID-19 update press conferences from this location to ensure those who participate can exercise appropriate social distancing.

Good Evening,

We are pleased to report that the Child Care programme for children of our Essential Services Workers commenced last week, Wednesday, April 1st, 2020. The operation of this programme is needed for children of our frontline workers as they provide much-needed services to our country during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The Commissioner of Education, Mrs. Kalmar Richards, has today provided clarity regarding a letter from BUT that has appeared in the media.  

Five additional test results were received today, all of which were negative for COVID-19. This means that the confirmed positive cases in Bermuda remains at 37.

Out of the 37 total cases, 14 people have recovered. There are six people who are hospitalized, all in stable condition. There are 17 active cases under active public health monitoring.

Guidelines for Deliveries, Grocery Stores, Pharmacies and Gas Stations

under section 9 (1) and (2)

Introduction:

The Government’s objective is to limit the movement of the general public to prevent the wide spread of the COVID-19 virus in Bermuda. To achieve this, under the Emergency Powers Regulations (COVID-19 Shelter in Place) Regulations 2020, the Government has instituted a curfew. 

The following Guidance is being issued to:

On Friday, Schroders (Bermuda) Limited provided a hot lunch for the Ministry of Health staff engaged in essential COVID-19 work. These staff members included epidemiologists, medical officers, community health nurses and COVID-19 helpline operators.  The Minister of Health the Hon. Kim Wilson JP MP said, "I want to thank Schroders for showing their support for the people working behind the scenes to protect us and our loved ones.

The Ministry of Health provided the daily update on Bermuda's COVID-19 status.

Twenty-five additional test results were received today, of which 23 were negative for COVID-19, and two were positive. This means that the confirmed positive cases in Bermuda now stands at 37.

Both new cases are hospitalized, and are under investigation to determine if there is a contact or travel history.