Mr. Speaker, when this Honourable House rose on 23rd July, the country eagerly anticipated Cup Match, witnessing the annual classic and enjoying this summer highlight with family and friends. We did that, Mr. Speaker, and we did so safely. The strict enforcement of practices adopted to keep us safe showed that we could adjust our lives to live with COVID-19 and enjoy different versions of traditional events and celebrations. 

The Ministry of Health received 9972 test results since the last update, and 42 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 0.4%. 

These results are from testing done on:

·Thursday, August 19: 16 positive out of 2931 results (0.5% positivity)

·Friday, August 20: 15 positive out of 2906 results (0.5% positivity)

·Saturday, August 21: 9 positive out of 2375 results (0.4% positivity)

·Sunday, August 22: 2 positive out of 1760 results (0.1% positivity)

Unfortunately, I begin my remarks today with the sad news that Bermuda has recorded another death of someone who was Covid positive. My deepest sympathies to the bereaved family and friends.

On behalf of the Government of Bermuda, I am sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

The Ministry of Health received 1155 test results since the last update, and one (1) was positive for coronavirus. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.1%. 

Good Evening Bermuda,

Firstly, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of the two persons who have passed away since our last press conference due to the coronavirus. Our thoughts and prayers are with their family and friends, and we continue to pray for those who are in hospital battling this disease.

The Ministry of Health received 3423 test results since the last update and 17 were positive for COVID-19, giving a test positivity rate of 0.5%. These results are from testing done on Thursday (five positive out of 1263 results - 0.4% positivity), Friday (three positive out of 1218 results - 0.2% positivity) and Saturday (nine positive out of 942 results - 1.0% positivity).

There were 1634 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update and 116 were positive for COVID-19, yielding a positivity rate of 7.1%. 

Five of the new cases are classified as imported with details as follows:

The Ministry of Health received 1587 test results since the last update and 71 were positive for COVID-19, yielding a test positivity rate of 4.5%

Three of the new cases are classified as imported:

·         One non-resident who arrived on Jet Blue B62879 from Boston on 6 April 2021 and tested positive on their arrival test; and

·         Two residents who arrived on British Airways BA 159 from London on 6 April 2021 and tested positive on their arrival test.

Good evening Bermuda.

I begin by offering my deepest condolences on behalf of the Government and people of Bermuda to the families of the two people who, as announced by the Minister of Health over the weekend, are the latest in our community to have succumbed to the coronavirus. 

This is a harsh reminder that this virus can be fatal, and that we must do all that we can to protect ourselves and one another.

Good afternoon.

The Ministry of Health received 866 test results since the last update, and ten were positive for COVID-19. One of the new cases is classified as imported by a resident who arrived on Delta Airlines DL617 from New York on 7 March 2021 and tested positive on their Day 14 test. Six of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact as they are associated with known cases.

Good day. 

The Ministry of Health received 629 test results since the last update, and seven (7) were positive for COVID-19. Five (5) of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact as they are associated with known cases. The additional (2) new cases are classified as under investigation. These cases are among residents with no currently identified link to other known cases or history of travel in the past 14 days.

Additionally, since the last update, there were four (4) recoveries.

There are currently 33 active cases, of which;