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Covid-19: 966 Test Results Received, 3 Positive
There were 966 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update, and three were positive for Covid-19 — all imported — so the island has recorded 664 total confirmed cases to date, with 86 currently active. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 966 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last... Read more of this article
Video: BNV Interview With Dr Carika Weldon
Dr. Carika Weldon is joining Bernews this afternoon [Jan 13] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with Dr Weldon set to discuss the scientific aspects of Covid-19 testing, the vaccine and more. Related Stories Video: BNV Interview With Dr Carika Weldon Video: Premier Burt & Dr Weldon Q&A On Covid Video: Dr Weldon... Read more of this article
Govt: No Walk-Ins At Covid Vaccination Centre
There are social media posts circulating erroneously claiming the Vaccination Centre is accepting walk-ins for the COVID-19 vaccine, and the Ministry has clarified that this is not the case. A ministry spokesperson stated, “The Ministry of Health has been informed that there are social media posts currently circulating with misinformation about the... Read more of this article
Minister: Covid-19 Vaccine Allocation Strategy
Minister Kim Wilson provided information on Bermuda’s Covid-19 vaccine allocation strategy, with the priority to be given to “groups most at risk from getting sick from Covid-19.” Speaking at last night’s [Jan 12] press briefing, Minister Wilson said, “Our vaccine strategy has been developed based on international best... Read more of this article
US To Require Negative Test From Air Passengers
The United States is “expanding the requirement for a negative Covid-19 test to all air passengers entering the United States” effective January 26th. A statement from CDC said, “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expanding the requirement for a negative COVID-19 test to all air passengers entering the United States. “Testing... Read more of this article
Video: Govt Covid-19 Press Conference
[Updated] The Government will be holding a press conference at approximately 5.45pm this evening [Jan 12] 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 5.34pm:... Read more of this article
People Urged To Cooperate With Contact Tracers
“Some people in our community, when contacted by a contact tracer, are not cooperating,” the Government said, with the officials urging people to please fully cooperate with the contact tracers, noting that they will “protect your privacy.” The Bermuda Government tweeted the graphics below, saying: “Our contact tracers... Read more of this article
Online Form To Register For Covid-19 Vaccine
The first doses of the Covid-19 vaccine were administered yesterday [Jan 11], and Minister of Health Kim Wilson apologized for the delays experienced with people trying to call the vaccine registration number, and noted that the Government now has an online form people can fill out. The Government posted the graphic below, saying, “The first doses... Read more of this article
Seven Videos: Vaccinations Start In Bermuda
The first Covid-19 vaccinations in Bermuda started yesterday [Jan 11], with seniors, hospital staff and Premier David Burt, Opposition Leader Cole Simons, Minister of Health Kim Wilson, and Dr. Carika Weldon among the first people to get the vaccine. This follows after the first shipment of 9,750 doses arrived on the Island on Friday, with priority... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: BHB Start Covid-19 Vaccinations
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] started offering Covid-19 vaccinations to its staff and long term patients today [Jan 11] and said that “by the end of the clinic’s first day well over 100 hospital workers will have been vaccinated.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board started offering COVID-19 vaccinations to its staff and... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 1427 Test Results Received, 4 Positive
There were 1427 test results received and four were positive for COVID-19 — two imported and two local transmission with known contact — so Bermuda has recorded 656 total confirmed cases to date, with 90 cases currently active. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 1427 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Leaders Get Covid-19 Vaccine
[Updated] With an aim to lead by example, Premier David Burt, Opposition Leader Cole Simons, Minister of Health Kim Wilson, and Dr Carika Weldon received Covid-19 vaccinations today [Jan 11] at the recently opened Vaccination Centre at the Police Club in Prospect. This follows after the first shipment of 9,750 doses arrived on the island on Friday,... Read more of this article
