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BCHC Events To Mark World Cancer Day
In order to mark World Cancer Day on February 4, the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre [BCHC] is partnering with businesses to host ‘Round Up at the Till’ or ‘Denim Day’ events. A spokesperson said, “Marking World Cancer Day on February 4, Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre, a member of the Union for International Cancer Control [UICC],... Read more of this article
Video: Claudia Henry, Dr Weldon On Vaccines
The Government held another ‘Vaccine Awareness’ conversation on Saturday evening [Jan 30] with nurse Claudia Henry and the Government’s science advisor Dr Carika Weldon providing their expertise, and you can watch the 30-minute replay below. As the island and world deals with the Covid-19 pandemic, we are doing our best to provide... Read more of this article
Column: Why Is It Important To Get The Flu Shot
[Column written by Dr Amir Mohareb] Every year, millions of people get the flu, a respiratory illness that causes cold-like symptoms that can range from mild to very severe. In recent years, the Bermuda Ministry of Health has reported ‘above normal’ spikes in flu cases and this year’s flu season is especially unique as it intersects with the coronavirus... Read more of this article
Adverse Childhood Experiences Document
The Family Centre has released a new white paper on Adverse Childhood Experiences [ACE], noting that it is ‘reflective of our collective ‘Bermuda experience’ and provide support for continuing to build on a Bermuda-based research capacity.’ A spokesperson said, “In 2018, Bermuda was introduced to another meaning for ‘ACEs’;... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 300 Results, 1 New Positive Case
There were 300 test results received and one was positive for Covid-19 – which is classified as local transmission with known contact — so the island currently has 26 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 300 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and one was positive for COVID-19. The... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 489 Results, 1 New Positive Case
There were 489 test results received and one was positive for Covid-19 — which is classified as under investigation — and the island currently has 28 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 489 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and one was positive for COVID-19. The new case is... Read more of this article
Carifta Swimming Championships Postponed
The 2021 Carifta Swimming Championships — which were scheduled to take place March through April — have been postponed due to Covid-19. In a letter to affiliates, Cheryl Lady Forde President of the Barbados Amateur Swimming Association [BASA] stated, “It is with the greatest regret that I must inform you that the Carifta Swimming Championships... Read more of this article
1,173 Visited Hospital Due To Collisions In 2020
1,173 people visited King Edward VII Memorial Hospital’s [KEMH] Emergency Department or Urgent Care Centre due to road traffic accidents in 2020, according to the latest statistics from the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB]. According to the BHB, “Bermuda Hospitals Board statistics for the year 2020 are now available and show the following: “1,173... Read more of this article
Minister Wilson: Online Vaccine Registration
Minister of Health Kim Wilson is urging those who completed the online registration between January 11 -13th but have not yet received an appointment for their vaccine to email vaccine@gov.bm or call the hotline at 444 2498. In releasing the test results last night, Minister Wilson said: “It has come to our attention that some people, eligible for... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 712 Results, 1 New Positive Case
There were 712 test results received and one was positive for Covid-19 — a resident who arrived from London and was already in quarantine since their arrival — and the island currently has 29 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 712 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and one... Read more of this article
Minister: 2,932 People Have Been Vaccinated
“We have completed the second full week of vaccinations and for the period through to 23 January 2021, Bermuda has vaccinated a total of 2,932 persons,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, adding that so far 10,691 people have registered their interest in getting vaccinated. Chart #1 extracted from the video of last night’s press... Read more of this article
Covid-19: Over 100 Million Cases Worldwide
As vaccines continue to be administered, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect countries around the globe, with the number of confirmed cases worldwide now surpassing 100 million, with over 2,160,000 deaths worldwide, with the United States having the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. A BBC story said, “A new variant of coronavirus... Read more of this article
