Warning over false information - Royal Gazette

Owain Johnston-Barnes

Published Apr 7, 2020 at 9:34 am (Updated Apr 7, 2020 at 9:34 am)

LF Wade International Airport (file photograph)

Government has warned the public not to spread false information in the wake of fake rumours about flights.

A spokesman for the Ministry of Tourism and Transport said the Government had become aware of a voice note spread on social media that claimed six flights with a total of 600 people were expected to arrive on the island yesterday.

The spokesman said: “This information is false.

“The Government is committed to keeping the public up to date and informed on all developments relating to Covid-19.

“As such, we urge against believing all that is shared, especially through social media, and ask that all information be verified through reputable sources.”

One flight arrived in Bermuda yesterday from London with about 120 Bermuda residents, while another flight is expected to arrive today from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with 80 Bermuda residents.

Those passengers will enter a 14-day mandatory quarantine upon their arrival.

The Ministry also warned that the friends and family of the arriving passengers should not go to the airport to greet them.

The spokesman said: “We understand many have not seen our loved ones for some time and emotions may get the best of us. “However, friends and family members are urged to adhere to the mandatory shelter in place guidelines and reminded the airport is not a permitted business, and as such, they cannot attend.

“Anyone found in contravention of the shelter in place guidelines without permission or just cause may be arrested and charged.”

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