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The Ministry of Public Works is advising that during the week of 26 October 2020, it will conduct its Biannual Septage Waste Disposal Operations.   

These operations may result in unpleasant odors being experienced in the residential areas surrounding the Marsh Folly Composting Facility. Despite this, the Ministry assures there is no environmental risk to area residents. 

For the public’s reference, the operations process is as follows: 

Today there were 1366 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda has had 184 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 172 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.

Good Afternoon, 

Thank you for attending today’s closing ceremony for Mental Health Awareness Week.

Our theme for Mental Health Awareness Week was ‘Be Kind’. But our message today is that we want people to be kind well beyond this week. So although this is the official closing of Mental Health Awareness Week, it is also the official call to our Bermuda community to keep being kind after this week into the coming year and beyond.

The Dalai Lama has said, “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”

Good Afternoon, 

Thank you for attending today’s closing ceremony for Mental Health Awareness Week.

Our theme for Mental Health Awareness Week was ‘Be Kind’. But our message today is that we want people to be kind well beyond this week. So although this is the official closing of Mental Health Awareness Week, it is also the official call to our Bermuda community to keep being kind after this week into the coming year and beyond.

The Dalai Lama has said, “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”

Today there were 731 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19.

Bermuda has had 184 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 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.

The following statement is from Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP.

On Thursday I presented a team that would be responsible for delivering on the unprecedented mandate of trust received from the people of Bermuda on October 1st. One of the appointments made on that day has generated some significant concern, concerns which I must equally now share. 

Her Majesty The Queen, has recognised the following Bermudians in her 2020 Birthday Honours List:

Commander of the British Empire:

• Mr. Jeremy Cox CBE – for services to the economy of Bermuda.

Queen’s Certificate & Badge of Honour:

Good morning,

Thank you so much for joining us this morning. What an unusual year this has been. 

For the last 8 months, all of Bermuda has had to readjust how we conduct our lives; reevaluate how we interact with one another; and redefine how we provide services to the people of this country.

I am pleased to say that while we were in the throes of a global pandemic, the men and women of the Bermuda Post Office rose to the challenge and continued delivering mail, thus providing Bermuda with the stellar customer service that it is known for. 

The Ministry of Health would like to advise the public that, commencing 14^th October, the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccine will be available for priority groups through their doctor or the Flu Express at a cost of $15.00 per shot (for both adults and children). Persons over the age of 65 years will receive the seasonal flu vaccine free-of-charge. 

“Flu Express” Schedule

Today there were 715 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and two were positive for COVID-19. These most recent cases are classified as imported having arrived travelling together on DL 584 from Atlanta on 7 October 2020. Case isolation and contact tracing has begun.

Bermuda now has 184 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is as follows:

Thank you Your Excellency. Good afternoon to colleagues, family and friends. Thank you for coming to Government House today.

One week ago Bermudians were presented with a choice of who would bear the heavy responsibility for rebuilding this economy and reviving the livelihoods of our people. As the results have indicated, the choice made was clear and unambiguous. 

Government House today announced that Mr James Jardine will be retiring as an Independent Senator.

The Minister of Legal Affairs, the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP, MP today issued a public notice of the impending release, of sex offender Brittonie Lloyd Taylor​​​​​​​, who will be released from Department of Corrections Farm Facility on 9 October 2020. 

The Economic Development Department is pleased to announce the 2020 Tech Education Summit. This is the second annual event and this year it will take place virtually on 13 October as a part of Tech Summit 2020. 

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.