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UK Govt Has Provided Nearly 95,000 Vaccines
“To date the UK Government has procured and transported nearly 95,000 vaccines at no cost to the Government of Bermuda,” the Governor said. In an online post, Government House said, “The UK Government has supplied all of the UK Overseas Territories with testing supplies, PPE, medical equipment and vaccines free of charge. “Deliveries... Read more of this article
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Video: BNV With Dr Fountain, Dr Froncioni
Dr Annabel Fountain and Dr Joseph Froncioni — two of the more than 100 doctors who signed the letter urging the public to get vaccinated — will be joining Bernews at 5.15pm this afternoon [Oct 7] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. The live interview replay is below You can find more information on the links... Read more of this article
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87,723 Total Vaccinations, 66.7% Had Two Doses
As of October 2nd, Bermuda has administered a total of 87,723 vaccinations – an increase of 508 since the previous week — and 66.7% of the population has received two doses thus far. A Government spokesperson said, “We have completed week 38 of vaccinations, and since January 11, Bermuda has administered a total of 87,723 vaccinations. “Of... Read more of this article
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11,700 More Vaccines, Starting Booster Shots
The island will receive 11,700 more vaccines from the UK tomorrow [Oct 7] and will begin administering booster shots this weekend, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said. Speaking at today’s press conference, Health Wilson said, “Tomorrow, we will receive 11,700 vaccine doses from the United Kingdom and begin administering boosters this Saturday... Read more of this article
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Column: Dr Ewart Brown On Getting Vaccinated
[Column written by Dr Ewart Brown] Please, Please, Please, Please… I am not one who typically begs, but extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. 38 people died in Bermuda during the month of September. Our morgue is overwhelmed, such that our dead are being kept in makeshift freezers. Millions have died from Covid 19 around the world. Extraordinary... Read more of this article
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144 First Vaccine Doses At Mobile Clinic Today
[Updated] As of around 2.15pm today [Oct 3] over 100 first doses of the Covid-19 vaccine were given at the mobile clinic at Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. Premier David Burt tweeted the photo below, saying: “Grateful to the hardworking Department of Health Bermuda team for organising today’s clinic. Over 100 first doses given thus far.... Read more of this article
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Column: “Please Take The Vaccine”
[Opinion column written by the OBA's Dr Douglas DeCouto] Please allow me to add my voice to the chorus: “please take the vaccine”. Twelve is the magic number. As of September 18, unvaccinated Bermudians were 12.6 times more likely to die from Covid than those who were vaccinated. [1] Taking the vaccine decreases your likelihood of dying from Covid... Read more of this article
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Mobile Vaccination Clinic At Hamilton Princess
The next mobile vaccination location is the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club on Sunday [Oct 3] from 10 am until 3 pm, located in the Harbourview Ballroom. The Bermuda Government posted the graphic below, saying: “Do you want to get the Covid-19 vaccine? The next mobile vaccination location is the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club on Sunday... Read more of this article
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Golfer Deletes Tweet After Being Badly ‘Ratioed’
A Twitter account that appears to belong to golfer Charlie Beljan has deleted a tweet which insulted Bermuda after he was completely ratioed — a term used for tweets that receive an extremely negative response — with the tweet being hammered by numerous Bermudians as well as some of the worldwide golfing community. There was a swift reaction... Read more of this article
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87,215 Total Vaccinations, 66.5% Had Two Doses
As of September 25th, Bermuda has administered a total of 87,215 vaccinations – an increase of 539 since the previous week — and 66.5% of the population has received two doses thus far. This is the second consecutive week of increase, as the data as of September 18th showed an increase of 482 since the previous week, while the data as of... Read more of this article
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Over 100 Doctors Urge Public To Get Vaccinated
More than one hundred local physicians have now signed an open letter urging the public to get vaccinated. “The open letter, sent last week, now has 102 signatures with the aim of showing unity amongst the island’s medical community and galvanizing Bermuda’s residents to take an active role in fighting Covid-19 after active cases reached their... Read more of this article
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U.S. Consulate On Planned Vaccine/Travel Policy
“Beginning in early November, all adult foreign nationals traveling to the United States by air must demonstrate proof of full vaccination against Covid-19,” the U.S. Consulate in Bermuda said, adding that further information will be provided as it becomes available via the travel.state.gov website. On September 20th, U.S. Press Secretary... Read more of this article