Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received8,103 test results, and 661 were positive for COVID-19.

These results are from testing done on:

·Friday: 205 positive out of 2160 results (9.5% positivity)

·Saturday: 98 positive out of 1751 results (5.6% positivity)

·Sunday: 100 positive out of 1639 results (6.1% positivity)

·Monday: 258 positive out of 2553 results (10.1% positivity)

247 of the new cases are classified as imported with a history of travel in the previous 14 days.

Good afternoon Bermuda.

As we reported yesterday, since the last update for testing completed through 18 December, the Ministry of Health received 8,342 test results and 102 were positive for COVID-19, giving a test positivity rate of 1.2%.

This brought the total number of active cases to 152, with 151 under public health monitoring and 1 person in hospital. Unfortunately, testing completed on 19 December resulted in 21 more positive cases.

Where variant typing is available, the majority of our positive cases are now Omicron.

Good afternoon.

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 4,124 test results, and 31 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 0.8%. Of the 47 active cases where typing is available, 34% (16) are Delta, 60% (31) are Omicron. We have a total of 62 active cases.

The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. the Hon. Ernest Peets, advised today that Large Group Exemptions will continue to require the use of SafeKey at indoor and outdoor events.

Flexibility will be permitted for specific populations engaged in an antigen testing regime. 

However, in general spectators and guests will continue to require SafeKey at all large gatherings.

The Ministry stressed that Sport Large Group Exemptions will continue with the antigen testing regime for the sports group as detailed in the Return to Sport Guidance.

During the recent coronavirus outbreak, the Public Health (COVID-19 Emergency Powers) (Phased Re-opening) Regulations 2021 were amended to, among other things, require the use of SafeKey for indoor activities such as dining and all approved large group exemptions – whether indoors or outdoors.

Good Afternoon Bermuda,

I am saddened to begin my remarks today with condolences to more families in our Bermuda community who have recently lost loved ones to the coronavirus. My heart goes out to all those who are grieving at this time.

This afternoon I am pleased to be joined by the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ayo Oyinloye, and the Bermuda Hospital Board’s Chief of Staff, Dr. Wesley Miller, each of whom will address you this afternoon.

First, we will hear from the Minister of Health.

Minister. 

Good afternoon.

I begin my remarks today by offering heartfelt condolences to the friends and families of those mourning the loss of a loved one to circumstances related to the coronavirus in recent weeks. You remain in my thoughts and prayers.

It does appear that our numbers are trending in the right direction, and our active cases are decreasing. I want to thank everyone for doing their part and making an effort to stop the spread of this aggressive Delta Variant.

Good afternoon Bermuda.

I begin this afternoon by offering my heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of all the persons we have lost since our briefing last week. The number of deaths we are seeing on our island during this outbreak of the Delta Variant is a tragedy for our entire country but especially for those who have lost persons whom they love and care about. 

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)