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Ministry Updates On Covid-19 Vaccination Efforts
“I am quite pleased with the success of the recent Covid-19 and influenza vaccination campaign,” said Minister of Health Kim Wilson, “The demand was overwhelming, and I extend my gratitude to the dedicated team at the Hamilton Health Clinic for their tireless efforts in ensuring that everyone who wanted the vaccine had the opportunity to receive... Read more of this article
U.S. To End Covid Vaccine Policy For Travelers
The United States announced a range of changes to their Covid policies, including the end of “the Covid-19 vaccine requirements for Federal employees, Federal contractors, and international air travelers at the end of the day on May 11.” The statement released by the White House said, “In 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration announced... Read more of this article
Govt Advisory: Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate
The Ministry of Health is advising “residents needing a copy of their Covid-19 vaccination certificate can request a copy from the Department of Health’s Program on Immunization by emailing: immunizationrequest@gov.bm.” “If you already have a valid Covid-19 vaccination certificate that shows you are fully immunized [2 doses], there... Read more of this article
Change To Covid-19 Vaccine Certificate Method
The Ministry of Health advised that the “Covid-19 vaccine certificate will no longer be available on the gov.bm portal after March 31 2023, as the ResQwest Pandemic Administration System is going offline.” A Government spokesperson said, “All vaccine information in ResQwest will be migrated to the Department of Health’s immunisation... Read more of this article
Ministry Provides Update On Covid Vaccine
“I am pleased to advise that Bermuda has met our coronavirus vaccination goal to have a third of our eligible population receiving their 2nd and 3rd booster,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson. “This is good news, as vaccinations are the best way to fight the coronavirus, protect our community and save lives.” A spokesperson added, “Bermuda... Read more of this article
St John Ambulance To Host Vaccine Clinic
“As we continue to live safely with Covid-19, the most effective shield we have at our disposal is the updated booster shot,” said Minister of Health Kim Wilson, ahead of a second vaccine booster drive planned for Saturday, 10 December. A Government spokesperson said, “It will mark the second public pop-up clinic by St John’s Ambulance... Read more of this article
St John Ambulance Hosts Pop Up Booster Clinic
Over the weekend, a pop up Covid-19 booster clinic was hosted by local charity, St John Ambulance Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The clinic, hosted at the charity’s headquarters on Point Finger Road saw more than 100 Moderna Bivalent booster shots administers, with persons lined up as early as 7:45am to receive them. The clinic was run by St... Read more of this article
Covid Vaccines Available At Northshore Medical
Northshore Medical Center is informing the public that they offer both the Moderna Spikevax Bivalent and Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccines. A representative said, “We are encouraging the public to continue getting their vaccinations to keep themselves and their families safe. Your vaccine is as essential as you are. We are excited at the responses from our... Read more of this article
Pop-Up Clinic To Offer Covid-19 Booster
“I encourage eligible residents to take advantage of the opportunity to receive these newer COVID-19 booster shots designed to offer a defence against some of the newer variants,” said Minister of Health Kim Wilson as she encourages residents to consider getting Covid-19 booster shots. A Government spokesperson said, “St. John’s Ambulance will... Read more of this article
Covid Vaccine Available At Hamilton Health Clinic
The coronavirus vaccine is now available at the Hamilton Health Clinic every Tuesday from 9am to 2pm. A Government spokesperson said, “Starting November 14th, the Pfizer-BioNTech original Adult formulation, and Moderna Bivalent coronavirus vaccines are available at the Hamilton Health Clinic, #3 Reid Street, every Tuesday from 9 am – 2 pm. “These... Read more of this article
Ministry Reminder: Covid-19 Vaccines Available
The Ministry of Health is reminding residents “that the Pfizer-BioNTech original Adult formulation, Moderna Bivalent and Pfizer-BioNTech paediatric coronavirus vaccine and boosters are available through participating GP offices, Pharmacies and Pediatricians.” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “Our positive case numbers remain low; however,... Read more of this article
Over 5,500 Vaccine Doses Arrive In Bermuda
“Upwards of 5,500 doses arrived on today’s British Airways flight from London,” the Government announced, adding that “the latest shipment of vaccines includes: Pfizer-BioNTech original Adult formulation, Moderna Bivalent and Pfizer-BioNTech paediatric.” Minister of Health Kim Wilson stated, “The Bermuda Government is... Read more of this article
1170 Doses Of Covid-19 Vaccine Available
There are currently 1170 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine available, the Ministry of Health announced. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce that there are currently 1170 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine available. The original expiration date was June 2022. However, the manufacturer has extended the shelf... Read more of this article
Moderna Sues Pfizer & BioNTech Over Vaccine
Moderna has commenced legal action againsy Pfizer and BioNTech, alleging that their Covid vaccine copied its technology. The New York Times reported, “Moderna on Friday sued Pfizer and BioNTech, alleging that their Covid vaccine copied its groundbreaking technology. “Moderna said in a statement that Pfizer and BioNTech infringed on patents filed... Read more of this article
Parliamentary Questions: Vaccination & TA Data
“An estimate of 51,657 Bermudian residents have had their personal data collected though the Vaccination programme” and “an estimate of 46,300 Bermudian residents have had their personal data collected though the Travel Authorization process.” This is according to responses to Parliamentary Questions in the Senate, as Senator... Read more of this article
Minister: ‘Programme Went Tremendously Well’
Bermuda’s mass vaccination programme ended on June 30th and it ”surpassed the World Health Organisation’s goal of 70 per cent immunization of a population,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said. Speaking in the House of Assembly, the Minister noted the campaign “saw over 75% of the total population fully immunized, and over... Read more of this article
