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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 4^th to determine any adjustments that will be made as of January 13^th, 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.

Good Afternoon Bermuda, 

I hope you all managed to find your own way to make Christmas feel special this year.

This weekend I was saddened to confirm that Bermuda had experienced our tenth COVID-19-related death.

I know that the loss of another ‘one of our own’ to COVID-19 came as devastating news to our entire community over the Holiday Weekend, and our hearts go out to the loved ones of the deceased during this extremely difficult time.

I will now provide today’s daily statistics…

Good evening Bermuda,

This evening, I will address occurrences during the Christmas holiday and emphasize our need to continue to act responsibly during the looming New Year’s celebrations.

First, I wish to thank all of Bermuda for making responsible decisions and taking the necessary precautions to protect them and their families. Generally, we had a relatively peaceful holiday period.

This is a testament to our residents who adhered to the health guidelines and advisories which encouraged people to celebrate in small bubbles this holiday season.

Bermuda’s gombey troupes have worked with Government to agree on a plan to provide their traditional performances in a non-traditional way on New Year’s Day, in order to keep the public safe from the spread of Covid-19.

The troupes have agreed to forego their usual large performances in public places or marching along public roads where crowds will gather and follow.  Instead, they will offer short, physically-distanced pop-up performances in various small neighbourhoods throughout New Year’s Day.

Good Day Members of the Media,

There were 2805 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update and 14 were positive for COVID-19. 

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

Today the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Renee Ming expressed concern about last night’s shooting and offered the following.

Minister Ming said, “Regrettably our holiday was marred by a firearms incident. Thankfully the injuries weren’t life threatening. However it is still extremely concerning that the peace of the holiday was disturbed in this way. I have been updated about the matter by the Bermuda Police Service, and last evening on behalf of the Gang Violence Reduction Team (GVRT), Pastor Leroy Bean visited the hospital to check on the victim and his family. 

The Ministry of Health is saddened to confirm that, regrettably, Bermuda has experienced a COVID-19-related death today. This now takes the total number of COVID-19 deaths to ten.

Today, the Acting Premier, the Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP, wishes to extend a full apology on behalf of the Government to Bermuda’s Gombey Troupes, following an inadvertent miscommunication regarding holiday performances.

The Acting Premier said, “Today we had a very fruitful discussion with our Gombey leaders and we’re grateful they took the time to meet with us. We appreciate comments earlier this week contributed to unanticipated confusion for the troupes and members of the community. 

Good Day, 

There were 1187 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update and eight were positive for COVID-19. 

Three of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact/source as associated with known cases/clusters.

The remaining new cases are classified as under investigation. These cases are among residents with no currently identified links to other known cases or clusters or history of travel in the past 14 days.

Additionally, 17 cases have recovered since the last update.

The Department of Works and Engineering’s Waste Management Section advises the public that due toongoing delays in household waste collection, please note the following service updates.

Yesterday’s collection of both Wednesday’s and Thursday’s waste will be completed today.