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Photos: Premier/MPs Visit, 143 People Vaccinated
143 people were vaccinated today at the Victor Scott Primary School as part of the mobile vaccination programme, and since the mobile vaccination programme began on April 27, a total of 1,012 vaccinces have been given . A Government spokesperson said, “Earlier today [May 16], 143 people were vaccinated at the Victor Scott Primary School as part... Read more of this article
Team Vaccinated Ten Homebound People
A team from the Bermuda College vaccination centre “vaccinated 10 homebound people” in the west end of the island and is now offering the service to people in the eastern end. In an online post, the Government said, “As part of the Ministry’s outreach, we are very pleased to report that earlier this week a team from the Bermuda College... Read more of this article
62,161 Total Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered
As of May 8th, Bermuda has administered a total of 62,161 vaccinations, with 44% of the population having received two doses thus far. Speaking during tonight’s press conference, Health Minister Kim Wilson provided vaccination statistics, saying, “We have completed the seventeenth full week of vaccinations. From January 11 to May 8, 2021, Bermuda... Read more of this article
Argus’ Thrive Donates To Vaccination Programme
The Argus’ Thrive Programme donated healthy snacks and water for the Close To Home Mobile Vaccination Programme. A spokesperson said, “Argus’ Thrive, a health and wellness programme that supports your overall well-being is giving back to the community with a donation of healthy snacks and water for the Close to Home Mobile Vaccination Programme. Dr.... Read more of this article
FDA Authorizes Vaccine For 12 – 15 Year Olds
The United States Food and Drug Administration [FDA] has now authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use in adolescents aged 12 to 15 years old. A statement from the FDA said, “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded the emergency use authorization [EUA] for the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccine for the prevention of... Read more of this article
Mobile Vaccinations: Pennos, Shelly Bay & More
The Bermuda Health Council has released the upcoming schedule for the “Close to Home” Mobile Vaccine Programme. A statement on their website said, “The Bermuda Health Council along with the Department of Health nurses and many volunteers have organised and managed the ‘Close to Home’ Mobile Vaccine Programme which allows residents to ask... Read more of this article
Pens Donated To Mobile Vaccination Programme
A number of local businesses donated pens for the vaccination programme with an aim to ”create a better experience for individuals by having pens available that did not need to be shared or wiped off with alcohol between uses.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Health Council thanks AXA XL, Chubb, Willis Towers Watson, and Zurich... Read more of this article
Vaccination Status Data Of Hospitalised Patients
The Bermuda Hospitals Board has provided a helpful overview of the vaccination status of hospitalised patients during the recent surge, noting that of the 92 people who were admitted to hospital since the latest surge started, 88% were not vaccinated at all. A spokesperson said, “BHB today shared data from 14 March to 1 May 2021 that has highlighted... Read more of this article
Floral Gifts, 189 Vaccinations Given, MPs Visit
Today Premier David Burt, Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban, and the Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson visited the Mobile Vaccination Centre at National Sports Centre in Devonshire. “Some 156 people showed up to get the COVID-19 vaccine. This brings to 627 the number of people who have used the mobile vaccination service,”... Read more of this article
Carnations & Vaccinations At NSC On Saturday
In celebration of Mother’s Day, Chubb and Zurich donated 450 carnations, which will be given to women and mothers this Saturday [May 8] during the mobile vaccination clinic at the Bermuda National Sports Centre from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Health Council would like to thank Chubb and Zurich for their donation... Read more of this article
58,193 Total Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered
As of May 1st, Bermuda has administered a total of 58,193 vaccinations, with 39% of the population having received two doses thus far. As the overall vaccination numbers increase — at this time only people over 16 can be vaccinated so some of the population cannot be vaccinated and as of this time 51% of the entire population has received at least... Read more of this article
Canada Authorizes Pfizer Vaccine For Ages 12-15
Canada has authorized the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine in children 12 to 15 years of age, becoming the first major world nation to do so. A statement from the organisation said, “Health Canada authorized the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine in children 12 to 15 years of age. This is the first Covid-19 vaccine authorized... Read more of this article
