Hashtag: #CovidVaccine
Vaccinations Available At Hamilton Health Centre
Covid-19 vaccinations are available, by appointment only, at the Hamilton Health Centre every Tuesday from 2 – 4 pm. The Bermuda Government posted the graphic below on social media, saying: “Starting today, Tuesday, October 26, Covid-19 vaccinations are available at the Hamilton Health Centre, 67 Victoria Street, every Tuesday from 2 – 4 pm. “These... Read more of this article
Consulate Confirm Vaccine Policy Starts Nov 8
The policy that will require foreign nationals – with only limited exceptions – to be fully vaccinated to fly to the United States, starts on November 8th, the U.S. Consulate in Bermuda has confirmed. The Consulate’s statement said there will be exceptions for children — the official website states “children under 18 are exempted... Read more of this article
Column: BIU’s ‘Out-Of-The-Box’ Leadership
[Written by Glenn Fubler] In September, the Bermuda Medical Doctors Association penned a letter encouraging all residents to seriously consider getting vaccinated for Covid, upon the advice of their physician. 104 doctors signed-off in support, within a fortnight. Now, almost 100 additional ‘Health Professionals’ have confirmed their concurrence... Read more of this article
Approximately 2,000 Boosters Administered
“The total boosters administered to date is approximately 2000,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, explaining that the “programme is now administering approximately 300 person per day per centre. ” Speaking at last night’s [Oct 20] press conference, Minister Wilson said, “The booster programme successfully started... Read more of this article
198 Professionals Sign Letter Supporting Vaccine
Another 96 medical professionals have now signed a letter in support of the Covid-19 vaccine, with the open letter now having close to 200 signatories. A spokesperson said, “Another 96 medical professionals have now signed a letter in support of the Covid-19 vaccine. The open letter, first released on September 23, now has close to 200 signatures,... Read more of this article
89,029 Total Vaccinations, 70% Had One Dose
As of October 16th, Bermuda has administered a total of 89,029 vaccinations — an increase of 612 from the week prior – and 70% of the population has received one dose, which the Health Minister called “encouraging” and “good news.” In releasing tonight’s test results, a Government spokesperson said, “We have... Read more of this article
BIU: Listen To Doctor, Not Social Media Quacks
The BIU Executive has sent a letter to their members encouraging them to please “seriously consider getting vaccinated,” have the “conversation with your family doctor” and to “stop listening to the social media quacks.” The letter sent to their members said, “The BIU Executive Board is sending this message... Read more of this article
US Vaccine/Travel Policy To Begin On Nov 8
The first phase of the new United States travel policy that requires foreign nationals to be vaccinated will reportedly begin on November 8th. White House Assistant Press Secretary Kevin Munoz tweeted, “The US’ new travel policy that requires vaccination for foreign national travelers to the United States will begin on Nov 8. This announcement... Read more of this article
Travel Rules, Vaccinations, Medical Care & More
[Written by Don Burgess] There will be a “very limited” number of exemptions to the vaccinated travel policy to the US, including for those seeking emergency medical treatment in the United States. US Consulate’s Comments A spokesperson for the US Consulate told Bernews, “Fully vaccinated aircraft passengers departing from any foreign country... Read more of this article
88,417 Total Vaccinations, 67.1% Had Two Doses
As of October 9th, Bermuda has administered a total of 88,417 vaccinations – an increase of 694 since the previous week – and 67.1% of the population has received two doses thus far. A Government spokesperson said, “We have completed week 39 of vaccinations since January 11, and Bermuda has administered a total of 88,417 vaccinations. “Of... Read more of this article
ABIC Urges People To Protect Themselves
The local and international business communities strongly are encouraging the community to “actively take all recommended measures to protect themselves and others from the Covid-19 virus,” the Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] said. A spokesperson said, “The local and international business communities strongly... Read more of this article
Appointments Can Be Booked From October 11th
People eligible for the Covid vaccine booster shot will be able book one online starting on Monday, October 11th. In releasing tonight’s test results, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “Bermuda received 11,700 Covid-19 vaccine doses from the UK last night. These doses will be used to support the third dose/booster programme which starts on... Read more of this article
