The Ministry of Health and Seniors does not discuss the specifics of individual cases, but can confirm that there are several people who recently returned from overseas who are suspected of having Zika virus. Given that we have a population that travels frequently, this will occur from time to time.  

Vector Control’s team is always checking properties to control mosquitoes in order to reduce the risk of onward transmission through mosquito bites. To protect oneself against any mosquito-borne illness, the public is reminded to:

Eliminating mosquito breeding sites, avoiding mosquito bites, and protecting pregnant women from Zika virus are the key messages of the inaugural Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week, launched yesterday by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the CARICOM Secretariat.

The Government of Bermuda offers health support programmes across the island.

Community Health Services

Provides health visiting and home care, including primary nursing and personal care services.

Community Health Nursing:

Provides primary care nursing in the home and arranges for other support services for patients, care-givers and the general public. Wound care, injections, vaccinations including flu shots and COVID 19 boosters for homebound persons.