Hashtag: #CovidVaccine
“Mass” Phase Of Vaccination Campaign To End
“We are coming to the end of the “mass” phase of the vaccination campaign”, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, adding that ”in the New Year, vaccinations and boosters will transition to other outlets on an appointment basis only.” Speaking at yesterday’s press conference, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “We... Read more of this article
107,427 Total Vaccinations, 71.9% Had One Dose
As of December 4th, Bermuda has administered a total of 107,427 vaccinations and 71.9% of the population has received one dose, 70.3% have had two doses, while 24.1% of the population has also received a booster. A Government spokesperson said, “We have completed week 47 of vaccinations. Since January 11th, Bermuda residents have received a total... Read more of this article
104,653 Total Vaccinations, 71.8% Had One Dose
As of November 27th, Bermuda has administered a total of 104,653 vaccinations and 71.8% of the population has received one dose, 70.1% have had two doses, while 20.1% of the population has also received a booster. A Government spokesperson said, “We have completed week 46 of vaccinations. Since January 11th, Bermuda residents have received a total... Read more of this article
Tenth Batch Of Covid Vaccines To Arrive
The tenth delivery of Covid-19 vaccines is set to arrive in Bermuda today [Dec 2] Government House said. Government House posted online, saying, “A 10th delivery of vaccines to Bermuda arrives on Island today. Each journey is around 3,600 miles from Northern England to Bermuda with an unbroken cold chain in shippers which lasts only 84 hours. “The... Read more of this article
Booster Now Available To Over 18-Year-Olds
“The booster vaccine is now available to anyone 18 years of age or older who has had their second Covid vaccination dose a minimum of 6 months ago,” the Government said. In releasing tonight’s test results, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “The booster vaccine is now available to anyone 18 years of age or older who has had their second... Read more of this article
102,468 Total Vaccinations, 71.5% Had One Dose
As of November 20th, Bermuda has administered a total of 102,468 vaccinations and 71.5% of the population has received one dose, 70.2% have had two doses, while 16.9% of the population has also received a booster. A Government spokesperson said, “We have completed week 45 of vaccinations. Since January 11th, Bermuda has administered a total of... Read more of this article
Age Concern Launches Covid-19 Booster Hotline
Starting on Monday [Nov 22] people aged 50+ will have the option of calling Age Concern’s Covid-19 Booster Hotline to receive information on the Covid-19 vaccine, and register for their booster shot appointment over the phone. A spokesperson said, “Beginning Monday, November 22nd, members of the public, aged 50+ who have been fully vaccinated for... Read more of this article
95,829 Total Vaccinations, 70.6% Had One Dose
As of October 30th, Bermuda has administered a total of 95,829 vaccinations — an increase of 3,059 from the week prior – and 70.6% of the population has received one dose. Speaking at the most recent press conference, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “We have completed week 42 of vaccinations. Since January 11th, Bermuda has administered... Read more of this article
City Provides Pier 6 As Vaccination Location
In an “effort to support the national Covid-19 response,” the City of Hamilton said they have “granted the Department of Health use of the Pier 6 [lower] facility as a temporary vaccination center for the months of November and December 2021 and waived all associated rental fees.” A spokesperson explained, “Included in... Read more of this article
Sports, Team Selection, Vaccine, Travel, More
[Written by Don Burgess] Team selection in the age of vaccine mandates is causing sports organizations to jump through extra hoops. Some like the Bermuda Olympic Association and the Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association are going forward with a policy that only vaccinated athletes will be considered for selection. Others, such as the Bermuda Football... Read more of this article
92,770 Total Vaccinations, 70.4% Had One Dose
As of October 23rd, Bermuda has administered a total of 92,770 vaccinations — an increase of 3,741 from the week prior – and 70.4% of the population has received one dose. The increase of 3,741 from the week prior is substantially higher than past weeks — which have been under 1,000 per week for some time — and while not stated,... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Vaccine, Emoji & Airplane
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features an emoji wearing a mask with a Bermuda flag and holding a vaccine syringe, set against a travel backdrop, with the concept a nod to the policy the United States is implementing on November 8th, 2021 requiring foreign nationals to be fully vaccinated. The design is also available... Read more of this article
