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COVID-19 Daily Release 8 April 2021

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:

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April 2021 Bermuda Road Safety Council Statement

Before I start, the Bermuda Road Safety Council (BRSC) extends condolences to the family of Mr. Jordan Outerbridge.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

As we reflect on 2020 as being a difficult year for…

December 2020 Consumer Price Index

Today, the Minister for the Cabinet Office the Hon. Wayne L. Furbert, JP, MP, issued the December 2020 Consumer Price Index (CPI) publication. 

The Minister explained, “In December 2020 consumers paid 0.3 per cent more than they did…

Update on COVID-19 Impact on Learning in Schools

Good evening Bermuda. Thank you for joining us. 

This evening I will provide a detailed update for what is to take place for schools, after the Easter Break.

On March 23rd I announced that the Easter Break for our public…

COVID-19 Daily Release 7 April 2021

The Ministry of Health received 2018 test results since the last update and 89 were positive for COVID-19. This gives a test positivity rate of 4.4%. 

One of the new cases is classified as imported with details as follows:

Department of Youth, Sport, Recreation update 7 April 2021

The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation (DYSR) is advising that it will once again offer a special childcare service for essential workers who are in need of daycare assistance for their children. 

The service is a similar…

Interest Free Loan Initiative for Seniors (Aged 50+) and Disabled Persons 

Good day Bermuda, thank you for joining us today. 

It is my pleasure to be joined by the Director of Age Concern, Dr. Claudette Fleming, along with the General Manager of the Bermuda Housing Corporation, Major Barrett Dill, and the…

COVID-19 Update Premier’s Remarks 6 April 2021

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…

COVID-19 Update Minister of Health’s Remarks 6 April 2021

Thank you Premier. Good afternoon.

I echo the comments of the Premier and extend sincere condolences to the families and friends who lost loved ones this past weekend.

I will now provide an update on COVID-19.

There were 731…

COVID-19 Daily Release 5 April 2021

There were 3,234 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update and 69 were positive for COVID-19, yielding a positivity rate of 2.1%. 

33 of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact…