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IAC Offer Compassionate Care Training Series
The Inter Agency Committee for Children and Families will be offering Healing Centered Engagement Certification, with the 9-week self-paced programme running from March 1st-April 30th. A spokesperson said, “The Inter Agency Committee for Children and Families [IAC]’s Compassionate Care Conference held on November 19th 2020, was a successful... Read more of this article
Vaccines Sent To Nine Overseas Territories
The UK has sent Covid-19 vaccines to nine British Overseas Territories so far; Anguilla, Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat, St Helena and the Turks & Caicos. Bermuda Received Two Shipments Last Month Bermuda’s first batch of 9,750 doses arrived on January 8th, and the second allotment... Read more of this article
New: Vaccination Charts On BermudaCovid.com
With vaccine administration in Bermuda having started on January 11, 2021, Bernews is tracking the number of vaccines provided on the island, with a statistical breakdown of who has received the vaccine now available on our dedicated Covid-19 website at BermudaCovid.com. Similar to our charts that cover testing statistics, the vaccine chart is also... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 1385 Results, 2 New Positives
The Ministry received 1385 test results and two were positive for Covid-19 — one imported and one local transmission with known contact — so Bermuda has recorded 694 total cases to date, and there are currently 11 active cases with three people in hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 1385 test results... Read more of this article
Zoom Discussions: Dementia Care In Bermuda
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. Minister Tinee Furbert said, “On behalf of the Government of Bermuda, I want to thank the individuals and organisations that are assisting... Read more of this article
Vaccine Hotline Experiencing Technical Issues
The Bermuda Government Vaccine Hotline is “currently experiencing technical issues,” officials have advised. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Government Vaccine Hotline, 444-2498 and select option #2, is currently experiencing technical issues. At this time not all calls are being answered immediately. Some of the calls are going into... Read more of this article
Govt: ‘Remember That Covid-19 Is Still A Threat’
“It is important to remember that Covid-19 is still a threat,” the Government has advised. In an online post, the Government said, “The government understands that many may have been hoping that all measures, including the curfew would have been relaxed completely, and therefore may be disappointed, that for now, it remains in place. “It... Read more of this article
Column: Valentine’s Day Gifts & Pizza Class
[Opinion column written by Agathe Holowatinc] Valentine’s Day is coming up! Whether you’re in a romantic relationship or not, this is a great time to celebrate love in all of its forms. Feel free to think outside the box and celebrate the love you have for your parents, siblings, children, best friends, anyone else close to you, plus the love you... Read more of this article
Governor & Deputy Governor Receive Vaccine
The Governor and Deputy Governor received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine this morning [Feb 6] at the Vaccination Centre in Prospect. Government House posted the photos below online, saying, “This morning the Governor and Deputy Governor received their first Pfizer Covid-19 vaccination with the Department of Health at the Police Recreation... Read more of this article
11 People Found To Be In Breach Of Curfew
A total of eleven individuals were last night found to be in breach of the current curfew regulations, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Despite an advisory put out by government that the current curfew regulations will remain in place for at least the next two weeks, a total of eleven individuals were last night found to be... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 351 Results, No New Positives
The Ministry received 351 test results since the last update and none were positive for Covid-19 — marking the fourth consecutive day there have been no new confirmed positives — and the island currently has ten active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 351 test results since the last update, and none were... Read more of this article
Covid-19: Over 105 Million Cases Worldwide
While vaccines are being administered internationally, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect countries around the globe, with the number of confirmed cases worldwide now surpassing 105 million, with over 2,287,000 deaths worldwide, and the United States continuing to have the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. A BBC story said, “After... Read more of this article
