Hashtag: #CovidVaccine
BNV Video: Dr Brock, Dr Simons & Dr Warner
Dr Malcolm Brock, Dr Renee Simons and Dr Wilbert Warner are joining Bernews this evening [March 4] for a special panel version of the Bernews News & Views series, with the trio set to discuss Covid-19 and vaccinations. As the island and world deals with the Covid-19 pandemic, we are doing our best to provide timely and accurate information, and... Read more of this article
10,530 More Vaccines To Arrive On BA Tonight
10,530 more Covid-19 vaccines will be arriving on the British Airways flight this evening [March 4] officials have announced. A spokesperson said, “Government House is pleased to announce that 10,530 Pfizer vaccines and essential equipment will be arriving on the British Airways flight this evening, 4 March. “This brings the number of vaccinations... Read more of this article
Column: Vaccine Availability Around The Globe
[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] As the global death toll due to the pandemic surpasses 2.5 million, stringent intellectual property rights are apparently severely limiting access for Covid vaccines to most people around the globe. India and South Africa are championing a campaign of vital global importance; addressing the relevant governing... Read more of this article
Covid-19 Vaccine Doses ‘Must Be Used Today’
The Ministry of Health “currently has a large number of Covid-19 vaccine doses available that must be used today” and people aged 65 and over who “have not already been provided with an appointment are invited” to go to the Bermuda College or the hospital vaccination centres before 6pm today [March 3]. A Government spokesperson... Read more of this article
Over 20K Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered
Bermuda has administered a total of 20,705 Covid-19 vaccinations as of the latest reporting period, 21% of the population has been vaccinated [with 1 dose] and 11% of the population has been immunized [with 2 doses] and Bermuda will receive another 15,000 doses of the vaccine later this month. This was stated at at tonight’s [March 2] press... Read more of this article
Reminder: In Phase 2 Of Covid Vaccine Strategy
The Government is reminding the public that we are now in Phase 2 of Bermuda’s Covid-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy. The Government posted the graphic below online, saying, “We would like to remind residents that we are now in Phase 2 of Bermuda’s Covid-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy. Phase 2 is residents who are 50 years or older, have been... Read more of this article
New: Vaccine Timeline On BermudaCovid.com
With vaccine administration in Bermuda well underway, Bernews has added a timeline on vaccination progress at our dedicated Covid-19 website at BermudaCovid.com, serving to help keep track of how vaccinations are progressing as time passes, spanning vaccine arrivals, vaccine center openings, amount of vaccines administered and more. The new timeline... Read more of this article
FDA Authorizes Johnson Single Shot Vaccine
Johnson & Johnson today [Feb 27] announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration [FDA] has issued Emergency Use Authorization for its single-dose Covid-19 vaccine. “This decision was based on the totality of scientific evidence, including data from the Phase 3 ENSEMBLE study that demonstrated the vaccine was 85 percent effective in preventing... Read more of this article
Governor & Deputy Governor Receive 2nd Dose
Governor Rena Lalgie and Deputy Governor Alison Crocket received their second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine this morning [Feb 27] at the Bermuda College. Government House posted the photos below online, saying, “This morning the Governor and Deputy Governor received their second Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination with the Department of Health at the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Age Concern Launches Vaccination Hotline
Starting on Monday [March 1], Age Concern will be offering a Covid-19 vaccination hotline for people aged 50 or over. A spokesperson said, “Beginning Monday, March 1st, members of the public, aged 50+ will have the option of calling Age Concern’s Vaccination Hotline to receive information on the Covid-19 vaccine, register for their vaccination... Read more of this article
Video: Dr Malcolm Brock’s Covid Presentation
Bermudian Dr. Malcolm Brock recently delivered a virtual presentation to the Rotary Club, with his speech entitled “Covid Vaccination: Scientific Basis For Combating Disinformation. According to the Johns Hopkins website, Dr Brock is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the Johns Hopkins general surgical residency program... Read more of this article
Free Transport To Vaccine Appt For AC Members
Starting on Monday March 1, adults aged 50+ who require assistance with transportation to their scheduled vaccine appointment can call Age Concern to arrange free transportation, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said. Speaking at last night’s [Feb 24] press briefing, Minister Wilson said, “I am also pleased to announce a partnership with the... Read more of this article
