“Unfortunately, Bermuda has had another two coronavirus-related deaths,” said Acting Minister of Health, Jason Hayward. “This is sad news, and I extend sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased.”

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 4146 test results, and 205 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 5%.

These results are from testing done on:

·Tuesday: 32 positive out of 888 results (3.6% positivity) 

·Wednesday:  39 positive out of  707 results (5.5% positivity) 

The Ministry of Health can confirm that Bermuda is today reporting its first confirmed case of monkeypox.

For reasons of confidentiality, the person cannot be identified. However, the patient is in isolation, and the Ministry of Health is investigating potential close contacts and will notify anyone who may have been exposed.

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 3,909 test results, and 239 were positive for the coronavirus.

These results are from testing done on:

Mr Speaker, Honourable Members,

Yesterday, June 30^th, our mass vaccination programme ended. A campaign that saw over 75% of the total population fully immunized, and over 85% of the eligible population either vaccinated or fully immunized, since our vaccination programme began January 11, 2021.

Bermuda residents have received approxiamately 135,000 vaccinations.

This is indeed great news for Bermuda. Our vaccination programme went tremendously well.

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 8589 test results, and 334 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 4%.

These results are from testing done on:

·         Tuesday: 68 positive out of 1449 results (4.7% positivity)

·         Wednesday:  53 positive out of  1579 results (3.4% positivity)

·         Thursday: 53 positive out of 1752 results (3.7% positivity)

Good morning.

Today, I am happy to provide an update on the Travel Authorisation process and some of the most recent changes that we have made.

You will recall the Premier stated in January of this year that Bermuda’s Travel Authorisation (TA), which has served us well since commercial flights resumed in July 2020, will be in place until March 2023. I can confirm the Government’s position in this regard is unchanged.

However, we continue to work with our stakeholders to improve the process.

The Department of Health is inviting the public to sign up for its mold remediation training that will take place on June 10^th and 13^th 2022.

The courses will be available for $400 per person and will provide a comprehensive approach to the potential hazards of mold, exposure, methods to protect workers, as well as cleaning and remediation.

Participants can expect to be immersed in the following training subjects:

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 9203 test results, and 343 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 4%.

These results are from testing done on:

·Tuesday: 74 positive out of 1711 results (4.3% positivity)

·Wednesday:  44 positive out of  1337 results (3.3% positivity)

·Thursday: 57 positive out of 1548 results (3.7% positivity)

·Friday: 42 positive out of 1465 results (2.9% positivity)

·Saturday: 37 positive out of 918 results (4.0% positivity)

The Pan American Health Organization’s (PAHO) representative to Jamaica, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, Mr Ian Stein, wrapped up a two-day visit to the Island yesterday (June 7th).

Mr. Stein, who is based in Kingston, was appointed to the role last October and possesses substantial experience in developing and maintaining partnerships for health, the management of health crises and a range of areas including HIV/AIDS, immunisation and early childhood health.

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 9,343 test results, and 330 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 3.5%.

These results are from testing done on: