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A Ministry of Health spokesperson provided details of events that will take place as the first COVID-19 vaccinations are administered in Bermuda. “There will be two vaccination events taking place tomorrow, Monday 11 January 2020.
“The first will take place at 10am at the newly created Vaccination Centre, with people who be the first recipients of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine which arrived in Bermuda on Friday evening. Dr. Heather Armstrong, Senior Medical Officer will discuss the vaccination processes in place at the Centre.
All public schools will reopen for in-class learning on Wednesday, 13th January 2021.
The decision was made by the Education Emergency Measures Committee (EEMC) at a meeting held yesterday.
A spokesperson for the EEMC said, “Bermuda Public school buildings are operational and prepared for the return of staff and students. Remote learning will stop and schools will function under normal schools hours and operate in strict adherence to the public health guidelines.”
All public schools will reopen for in-class learning on Wednesday, 13th January 2021.
The decision was made by the Education Emergency Measures Committee (EEMC) at a meeting held yesterday.
A spokesperson for the EEMC said, “Bermuda Public school buildings are operational and prepared for the return of staff and students. Remote learning will stop and schools will function under normal schools hours and operate in strict adherence to the public health guidelines.”
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There were 886 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update and six were positive for COVID-19. One of the new cases is classified as imported by a resident who arrived on DL 584 from Atlanta on 7 January 2021 and tested positive on their arrival test.
The remaining five new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact as they are associated with known cases.
Additionally, since the last update, 11 cases have recovered.
There are currently 89 active cases, of which;
Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, JP, MP, this evening announced the first shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has arrived on the British Airways flight from London.
Minister Wilson stated, “The first shipment for 9,750 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine arrived, as scheduled, on the British Airways flight. The Department of Customs paperwork has been completed and the vaccine is being immediately taken to a secure storage facility.”
The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports, Dr. the Hon. Ernest Peets, JP, is today highlighting the success of award-winning Bermudian author Mrs. Florenz Webbe Maxwell.
Minister Peets said, “On behalf of this Government, I called Mrs. Maxwell to extend heartfelt congratulations on the continued success of her book Girlcott.”
Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns, stated, “I join the many people who have paid tribute to our colleague and friend, Financial Secretary, Anthony Manders. He was an outstanding financial advisor to Premiers and Ministers. He had the unique ability to clearly explain complex financial matters to non-financial people. As a part of the Public Service Executive, he was able to bluntly communicate key financial points to his colleagues, moving us to action.
Today, the Finance Minister and Premier paid tribute to the late Anthony Manders, the Financial Secretary to the Government of Bermuda.
“Anthony was a truly dedicated public servant who always focused on delivering for the people of Bermuda. His role as the Financial Secretary was an important one, and he took this responsibility seriously,” said the Minister of Finance, the Hon Curtis L. Dickinson.
There were 781 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update and five were positive for COVID-19. One of the new cases is classified as imported by a resident who arrived on BA 2233 from London on 1 January 2021 and tested positive on their day four test.
The remaining four new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact as they are associated with known cases.
Additionally, since the last update, seven cases have recovered and sadly one has died.
There are currently 91 active cases, of which;
The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists and pedestrians that there will be a lane closure taking place on South Road near the Paget Traffic Lights for repairs to the road side wall.
The lane closure will be on the Westbound Lane on South Road and will take place on Tuesday 12th January and Wednesday 13th January, 2021 between 9:30 am and 2:30 pm.
As Bermuda prepares for the arrival of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, the Ministry of Health held a dry run vaccination exercise on 5 January 2021.
The exercise provided an opportunity for the Department of Health and partner agencies to conduct a test run of the documentation and vaccination process of those who choose to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Post-exercise debriefings were held yesterday morning, 6 January, to evaluate the exercise and determine what worked well and the changes that need to be made.
As we enter into 2021, sadly the Bermuda Road Safety Council and our community are saddened to hear of the first road fatality of the year and we send our most heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Oronde Wilson Jr.
January is a time of new beginnings and a fresh start. Many in our community and the world over are looking to reset and start over after a challenging year. In doing so, we should all take time to think and consider how we can be and do better on our roads.
There were 650 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update and four were positive for COVID-19. One of the new cases is classified as imported by a resident who arrived on DL 617 from New York on 4 January 2021 and tested positive on their arrival test.
Two of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contacts as they are associated with known cases.
The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Renee Ming, JP, MP gave remarks at the Covid-19 press conference held yesterday evening, 5 January 2021. The statement is posted below:
Minister Renee Ming stated: “The Bermuda Police Service has released the name of Bermuda’s first road traffic accident victim. It is with heavy sadness that behalf of the Government, I am extending our condolences to the family of Oronde Wilson Jr. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
“One death on Bermuda’s roads is one too many.
The public will recall the Ministry of Public Works advisory from December 2018 announcing the closure of Cemetery Road, between Cemetery Lane and the bridge to Gorham’s Limited, to facilitate construction of BELCO’s North Power Plant (NPP). The road closure, originally scheduled for just over one year, continued for just over two years.
Recently, the announcement was made that Cemetery Road is reopened for public access.
The Ministry would like to take this opportunity to provide the public with some background information on the decision to reopen Cemetery Road.
According to a Cabinet Office spokesperson the following restrictions will come into effect on Thursday, 7 January, 2021 at 6am:
Good Afternoon,
This evening I am saddened to report that Bermuda has once again experienced another COVID-19 related death.
The loss of another life to COVID-19 in the Bermuda community is very upsetting and I offer sincere condolences to the loved ones of the deceased during this extremely difficult time.
I will now provide today’s daily statistics…
There were 873 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update and 8 were positive for COVID-19.
Four of the new cases are classified as imported with details as follows:
Good evening, Bermuda, and a very Happy New Year to you all.
I hope that whether you had a small gathering in your home, Zoom meetings, WhatsApp or FaceTime calls or a little bit of all of them that you and your families had a safe and relaxing holiday season.
Good evening.
There were 1,566 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and two were positive for COVID-19. One of the new cases is classified as local transmission with known contact as it is associated with a known case.
The additional new case is classified as under investigation. This case is among a resident with no currently identified links to other known cases or history of travel in the past 14 days.
Additionally, since the last update, 41 cases have recovered.
“It is appalling and grossly hypocritical that without the benefit of the full facts, both an Opposition MP and anonymous realtors would launch such an attack on a decision which has added to the safeguarding of Bermuda’s children. The facts are that the consolidation of the DCFS into one location will better serve the children of Bermuda.
The Minister of Education, Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP extends condolences, “On behalf of the Ministry of Education, to the family of the late, Mr. Earl “Gabby” Hart.
Good evening:
There were 1,925 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update and 18 were positive for COVID-19.
Seven of the new cases are classified as imported with details as follows:
Ø 1 non-resident who arrived on B6203 from Boston on 26 December 2020 and tested positive on their day 4 test.
Ø 2 residents who arrived on BA2233 from London on 30 December 2020 and tested positive on their arrival test.
Ø 1 non-resident who arrived via private jet on 27 December 2020 and tested positive on their day 4 test.
The Ministry of Education wishes to remind our stakeholders that Public Schools will continue with remote learning from January 5 to January 12, 2021.
The Education Emergency Measures Committee (EEMC) will meet during the week of January 4th to determine any adjustments that will be made as of January 13th, 2021.
Her Majesty, The Queen, has recognized the following Bermudians in her annual New Year’s Honours List:
Queen’s Certificate & Badge of Honour:
Ø Meredith Andrews for services to the environment.
Ø Nikita Robinson for services to the community in broadcasting.
Good afternoon everyone and good afternoon to members of the media who are here for today’s press conference.
I am Walter Roban the Acting Premier, sitting in for the Premier David Burt who is currently taking a well-deserved break.
I am joined today by the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson and the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Renee Ming.