We are, once again, gathered here at State House to inform the nation about the latest developments in our ongoing battle against the COVID-19 pandemic and also to share information regarding adjustments to the Public Health Regulations, that were announced on the 24 February 2021 and which will expire at mid-night tonight. As our President stated, the measures that will come into force at mid-night tonight will expire on 30 April 2021. I will say more about these measures later in my statement.
It has been just over one year since COVID-19 landed on our shores. During these past 12 months, we have learnt and continue to learn valuable lessons from our experiences and activities with the National COVID-19 Response and Preparedness. We have demonstrated that when we stand together, we are able to overcome any obstacle, however formidable it may be. COVID-19 was declared a formidable epidemic. It came with
ferocious speed, leaving precious little time to prepare. However, our people, especially the frontline health workers rose to the occasion. They worked long hours, day and night on week days, on weekends and during holidays. Their hard work made sure that the pandemic did not overwhelm our country. Indeed, these compatriots have recorded and
achieved commendable successes that our nation must be proud of.