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Bermuda 5th In Tests, 13th In Vaccine Per Capita
With Bermuda having completed a total of 168,817 tests for Covid-19 to date, the Island ranks fifth in the world for testing per capita, and also currently ranks 13th in the world for vaccinations per capita. This is according to data, recorded this weekend, compiled by FT/Our World in Data and Worldometer who both record global Covid statistics. Worldometer... Read more of this article
Clarien Donates $2,500 To Alzheimer’s Charity
Clarien Bank has been praised for their donation to a local charity helping those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia in Bermuda, along with their families and caregivers, which will help the organisation revamp its website and start accepting donations online. Grainne Richmond, Treasurer of Action on Alzheimer’s & Dementia [AAD] Bermuda said... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 395 Results, None Were Positive
There were 395 test results since the last update, and none were positive for Covid-19, so the island currently has seven active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 395 test results since the last update, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Additionally, since the last update, there were no recoveries. “There... Read more of this article
Ministry: Allowed To Receive Second Dose
The “few” non-residents who received the vaccination will be allowed to receive the second dose, the Ministry confirmed today. In releasing today’s test results, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “Concerning the issue of those non-residents who received the vaccination, although they were not eligible to do so. There were only a few,... Read more of this article
Video: Dementia Care In Bermuda Discussion
The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors is collaborating with professionals who work with persons with dementia related conditions to enhance public awareness and education on dementia care in Bermuda; and as part of that initiative they hosted a virtual discussion online this evening [Feb 11] and you can watch the one hour replay below. Related... Read more of this article
Vaccines: Police Club To Close, College To Open
The Covid Vaccination Centre at the Police Club will close on Saturday [Feb 13] and the new one at Bermuda College will open on Monday [Feb 15], with the new location at the College able to run for longer hours and also accommodate ten vaccination stations vs the six at Police Club. In releasing tonight’s test results, Health Minister Kim Wilson... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 293 Results, None Were Positive
There were 293 test results since the last update, and none were positive for Covid-19, so the island currently has seven active cases, which is the lowest amount of active cases we have had since October 2020. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 293 test results since the last update, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Additionally,... Read more of this article
Online Vaccine Form Upgraded, More Automation
The upgrades to the online Covid-19 vaccine registration form “were necessary in part because we are aware of some individuals in the community receiving their vaccinations seemingly not in the order of the Ministry’s vaccine allocation strategy,” Health Minister Kim Wilson said, adding that they have “developed a more automated... Read more of this article
Premier: Bermuda Meets Standard For Upgrade
“Bermuda currently meets the standard for an upgrade to Level 2 by the primary criteria” from the U.S Centres for Disease Control, Premier David Burt said, adding that the Ministry of Health has been in contact with the CDC, and he “raised this issue with the new acting US Consul General when we met last week.” CDC Classification... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 542 Results, None Were Positive
There were 542 test results and none were positive for Covid-19, and the island currently has eight active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 542 test results since the last update, and none were positive for COVID-19. ”Additionally, since the last update, there was one recovery. ”There are currently eight... Read more of this article
Over 9K Vaccines Given, New Center At College
Bermuda has administered a total of 9095 vaccinations, a new Vaccination Centre will open at Bermuda College on February 15th, and the next tranche of vaccines from the UK is scheduled to arrive on February 25th. Speaking at last night’s [Feb 9] press conference, Health Minister Kim Wilson said, “We have completed the fourth full week of... Read more of this article
Video: No New Cases, Over 9K Vaccines Given
The Government will be holding a press conference at approximately 5.45pm this evening [Feb 9] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage following the press conference, our continuous live updates on Covid-19 are here, and the live video below should start showing the press conference at around 5.45pm. Update 5.42pm: The Premier... Read more of this article
