PRESS CONFERENCE: COVID-19 Update – 3 April

Good afternoon: I want to begin my brief statement by expressing condolences to the family and friends of the two COVID-19 patients who have passed away. We pray for the dead and their families during this time of grief and sorrow. After my remarks health officials will provide you with more information. As I said repeatedly, […]

Highlights – 1 April COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Update by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis 1 April 2020 HIGHLIGHTS Prime Minister Minnis provided important information in a national briefing on Wednesday as it relates to where The Bahamas stands in the fight against COVID-19. The Bahamas is now experiencing a surge. There is community spread. As confirmed by the […]

PRESS CONFERENCE: Update on COVID-19 – 1 April

Good afternoon. I wanted to provide an update on where we are today in our ongoing battle against the health and economic challenges posed by COVID-19. As expected, we are in a surge. There is community spread. I want to announce that there are six new cases. This means that as of today, April 1st, […]

PRESS CONFERENCE REMARKS: Update on COVID-19

Good evening. I want to provide the country and the media with an update on our continuing efforts to respond to the health and economic challenges posed by the COVID- 19 virus. Health officials have confirmed three more cases on the island of New Providence. There is a total of 14 confirmed cases of COVID-19 to […]

New cases of COVID-19 & state of emergency extended

Prime Minister announces three new cases of COVID-19 and plans to extend state of emergency for eight days Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis today in a live update on COVID-19 announced three more confirmed cases of the virus and plans to extend the state of emergency until 8 April.   This brings […]