The Ministry of Health confirms today that there are four (4) additional confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to forty (40). There have been six (6) confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Grand Bahama, thirty-three (33) confirmed cases in New Providence and one (1) confirmed case from the island of Bimini.

The newly confirmed cases are as follows:

• Case #37 is a sixty (60) year old male resident of New Providence with no history of travel.
• Case #38 is a thirty-eight (38) year old female resident of New Providence with no history of travel.
• Case #39 is a forty-four (44) year old male of New Providence with no history of travel.
• Case #40 is a fifty-one (51) year old female of Grand Bahama with no history of travel.

Members of the public are once again reminded to follow the Emergency Powers (COVID-19) Order announced by Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Dr. Hubert Minnis to reduce the spread of the virus, including physical distancing.