Four consecutive weeks of increase in COVID-19 cases NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With coronavirus cases continuing to increase for the fourth consecutive week, health officials have stopped short of condemning political gatherings and campaigning. During a Ministry of Health press conference on the COVID-19 situation to date, Chief Medical Officer Dr Pearl McMillian said certain social events and gatherings “can wait” and urged Bahamians to continue following protocols. Supporters and candidates of major political parties have been hitting the pavement, campaigning in various communities in large numbers despite recent criticism and concerns over its impact on rising coronavirus cases. McMillian noted however that health officials are not currently monitoring the activities of political parties.