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Today there were 749 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and one was positive for COVID-19. This most recent case is classified as imported having arrived on BA flight 2233 on 30 September 2020. Case isolation and contact tracing has begun. The case is a resident who did not have a pre-departure test but tested negative on arrival, and was therefore in quarantine per normal public health requirements, and is now isolated. 

Bermuda now has 182 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

Good afternoon Bermuda and welcome members of the media her today.

I am honoured to sit here again this week following last week’s General Election. I am joined at our weekly COVID update by the Minister of Health, the Hon. Kim Wilson, who will provide an update from her Ministry. Following her update I will touch on a few matters before we take questions from members of the media. 

Minister Wilson. 

Thank you Minister of Health.

Today there were 347 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. 

Bermuda now has 181 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

• 170 have recovered, and
• there are 2 active cases, who are
• all under public health monitoring;
• none are hospitalized or in critical care, and
• the total deceased remains at 9.

The average age of all of our confirmed positive cases is 56 and the age range of all of our positive cases is from 9 to 101 years. 

Good Afternoon. 

During the recent election, there seemed to be a significant emphasis on renewable energy and a cleaner environment. I thought it important that I give our Bermuda public an update on our considerable work on implementing renewable energy and a cleaner environment. 

The public is advised that the Department of Immigration will introduce automated electronic clearing gates, also known as e-Gates, in the Immigration Arrivals Hall. 

 In preparation, the Department will launch a pilot of the e-Gates at the L.F. Wade Terminal starting tomorrow Tuesday, October 6^th, 2020. 

WHEREAS, the Ministry of Education recognizes all teachers in Bermuda’s public and private schools; and 

WHEREAS, the Ministry of Education recognizes the unquestionable dedication and exceptional commitment of teachers; and

WHEREAS, the Ministry of Education recognizes teachers for the quality education experience they provide for students; and

Today there were 1196 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda has had 181 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

• there are 2 active cases, who are
• all under public health monitoring, and
• none are hospitalized or in critical care;
• a total of 170 have recovered, and
• the total deceased remains 9.

The average age of all of our confirmed positive cases is 56 and the age range of all of our positive cases is from 9 to 101 years.

Today marks the start of World Teachers’ Appreciation Week, and this afternoon the Ministry of Education hosted a special ceremony at City Hall to recognize all teachers in Bermuda.  The City of Hamilton Town Crier, Ed Christopher opened the ceremony and speakers gave tributes and remarks led by Mayor of Hamilton, Charles R. Gosling, JP, the Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP and Nishanthi Bailey, and music performances by Cedarbridge Academy student, Shardae Lee and former student Tosha Codrington.

The Department of Marine & Ports Services is advising the public that Gibbs Hill Lighthouse will be temporarily closed for repairs from Monday, 5^th October until Saturday, 10^th October 2020.

During those dates, as an additional safety precaution, the road leading up to the lighthouse – as well as the lighthouse’s parking lot – will also be closed to public access.

The Department of Marine & Ports Services asks for the public’s cooperation while this necessary repair work is being conducted.

Today there were 760 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda has had 181 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

• there are 3 active cases, who are
• all under public health monitoring, and
• none are hospitalized or in critical care;
• a total of 169 have recovered, and
• the total deceased remains 9.

The average age of all of our confirmed positive cases is 56 and the age range of all of our positive cases is from 9 to 101 years.

Today there were 396 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda has had 181 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

• there are 3 active cases, who are
• all under public health monitoring, and
• none are hospitalized or in critical care;
• a total of 169 have recovered, and
• the total deceased remains 9.

The average age of all of our confirmed positive cases is 56 and the age range of all of our positive cases is from 9 to 101 years.

Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP this afternoon met with the Governor, Mr. John Rankin at Government House. The Governor congratulated the Premier on winning the General Election held yesterday and stated he looked forward to working with him.

The swearing in of Ministers and the appointment of Senators will take place at Government House next week.

The Parliamentary Registrar today announced the results of the General Election 2020. The Progressive Labour Party win with 30 seats to the One Bermuda Alliance’s 6 seats.

Today there were 895 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda has had 181 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

• there are 4 active cases, who are
• all under public health monitoring, and
• none are hospitalized or in critical care;
• a total of 168 have recovered, and
• the total deceased remains 9.

The average age of all of our confirmed positive cases is 56 and the age range of all of our positive cases is from 9 to 101 years.

Today there were 555 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda has had 181 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

• there are 5 active cases, who are
• all under public health monitoring, and
• none are hospitalized or in critical care;
• a total of 167 have recovered, and
• the total deceased remains 9.

The average age of all of our confirmed positive cases is 56 and the age range of all of our positive cases is from 9 to 101 years.

The Cabinet Office announced today the appointment of Ms. Aliyyah Ahad as the Government of Bermuda representative in Brussels, Belgium. This appointment comes at the end of the tenure of The Hon. M. D. Renee Webb JP who had filled the position since 2018. 

Thank you.

I have invited you here today for an announcement for a project that has been underway since September 2018 and is now at the stage, where it requires public engagement. Before that, I would like to introduce you to the people who have joined me today. 

Mr. Willie Ferguson is the Chairperson of the grassroots organization M.O.V.E. which stands for Mobilise, Organise, Visualise and Execute; and 

MP Jamahl Simmons is here today in his capacity as the Chair of the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) Board.

Back in 2017 I was contacted by a group of fishermen who wanted to see if Government would repeal the fish pot ban. We were not able to agree on the reinstitution of fish pots, however during discussions it was revealed that the Industry appears fragmented, with some observers making comparisons with taxi industry. Where the Taxi Industry has ‘prearranged’ and ‘solicited’ fares; the fishing industry has ‘commercial’ and ‘recreational’ fishermen, and their interests are not always aligned.