The Ministry received 1683 test results and zero were positive and there are currently four active cases.
A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 1683 test results since the last update, and zero (0) were positive for COVID-19. This gives a test positivity rate of 0.0%.
“Additionally, there were three (3) recoveries and no deaths. There are currently four (4) active cases, of which;
- • Four (4) are under public health monitoring and;
- • None are in the hospital.
“Since March 2020, Bermuda has recorded 2497 total confirmed cases of COVID-19; out of those, 2460 persons have recovered, and sadly, 33 COVID related deaths.
“The source of all cases is as follows:
- 308 are Imported
- 2187 are classified as local transmission of which 1681 are Local Transmission with known contact/source and 506 are Local Transmission with an unknown contact/source
- 2 are Under Investigation
“For information regarding age distributions, please refer to https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-covid19-update. As investigations proceed, transmission categories may change. The seven-day average of our real-time reproduction number is less than one (1). Bermuda’s current WHO country status remains “Community Transmission”.
“As our Covid cases keep going in the right direction with zero new cases, we must continue to take this pandemic seriously to prevent any new outbreaks,” added Minister Wilson. “For us to continue to get back to normalcy, it is important that all public health guidelines remain to be followed.”
Each of us has a role to play in stopping the spread of the coronavirus. Follow Public Health guidelines, wear a mask, practice good hand hygiene, maintain physical distance and download the WeHealth Bermuda app. Do the research, talk with your doctor and make an informed decision about getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
