Location: Hamilton, Bermuda, April 6, 2020 Event: COVID 19 Update – Shelter in Place in effect As of April 5, the Government of Bermuda confirmed 23 active cases of COVID-19 (there have been a total of 37 cases; 14 individuals have recovered). Effective 6:00am on Saturday, April 4, a 24 hour shelter in place order went into …
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 6 April, 2020 | Topics: Emergency Services, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Bermuda, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, quarantine
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Repatriation Flight to the United States As of April 2, the Government of Bermuda confirmed 24 active cases of COVID-19 (there have been a total of 35 cases; 11 individuals have recovered). A repatriation charter flight from Bermuda to the U.S. is being arranged by the Bermudian travel agency Travel Edge. …
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Bermuda | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, quarantine
Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hamilton, Bermuda, March 19, 2020 Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: As of March 19, 2020, there are two confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Bermuda. The government of Bermuda has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Effective Friday, March 20, at 11:59 pm, L.F. Wade Airport in Bermuda will close …
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By haleycs | 19 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. & Bermuda, U.S. Citizen Services
Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hamilton, Bermuda, March 18, 2020 Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: As of March 18, 2020, there are two confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Bermuda. Several airlines have reduced or suspended flight services between Bermuda and the United States. U.S. citizens who are considering returning to the United States are urged to work with …
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By haleycs | 18 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. & Bermuda, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan, China. The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 147,000 reported cases worldwide. As of March 13, 2020, the Government of Bermuda announced there were NO confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Bermuda. Bermuda has …
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 14 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. & Bermuda, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. Consulate General Hamilton March 12, 2020 On March 11, President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Proclamation suspending the entry of most foreign nationals who have been in Schengen Area countries at any point during the 14 days prior to their scheduled arrival to the United States. These countries include: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, …
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 12 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. & Bermuda, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Bermuda, Consular Messaging, Coronavirus, COVD-19, press release, Travel, US Citizen Services, US Consulate General Hamilton
Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. While there is no direct or immediate threat in Bermuda, the Consulate will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: …
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 6 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Weather Alert: The Bermuda Weather Service is closely tracking Tropical Storm Jerry, which is currently 309 nautical miles SSW of the island, moving NNW at 9 miles per hour. Closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours (3 days) is forecast to be 56 nautical miles to the NW, at 7:00 ADT on Wednesday, 25 September, 2019. However, this system …
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 23 September, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Weather Alert:The Bermuda Weather Service is closely tracking Hurricane Florence, which is currently 1,170 miles east-southeast of the island, moving northwest at 12mph. Actions to Take: All U.S. citizens living in or traveling to Bermuda should monitor local weather reports, and follow directions from local officials. For more information, follow this link which is updated every 6 …
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 6 September, 2018 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated September …
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 7 December, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
1. The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals and events. This Travel Alert expires on January 31, 2018. 2. Recent, widely-reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Finland demonstrate …
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 17 November, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism
As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated March …
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 15 September, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the Hurricane and Typhoon Seasons in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane and Typhoon Season will last through November 2017, though most tropical cyclones typically develop between May and October. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends that those …
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 7 June, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism | Tags: hurricane
1. As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution …
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By U.S. Consulate General Hamilton | 6 March, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism