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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
Email Address For Covid Vaccine Registration
[Updated] The Government “apologized for the delays being experienced as persons try to get through to the vaccine registration number” and provided an email address that people can use. This follows after people experienced issues trying to get through via the phone hotline, with some noting they only managed to get through to a voice mail... Read more of this article
Covid-19: Over 90 Million Cases Worldwide
While vaccines are being administered, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect countries around the globe, with the number of confirmed cases worldwide now surpassing 90 million, with over 1,936,000 deaths worldwide, and the United States continuing to have the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. A BBC story said, “The PM has said... Read more of this article
Gayneté Jones Launches ‘Best Periodt’
[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Gayneté Jones, the Bermudian entrepreneur, best-selling author and podcaster recently seen in Forbes, is about to shake her industry yet again with her latest venture Best, Periodt. Best Periodt menstrual cups will be the first fem healthcare product made by a Bermudian to hit island shelves and are available starting... Read more of this article
London Office Issue Advisory About Covid Tests
The London Office issued an advisory that all international arrivals to England, including those travelling from Bermuda, will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test taken up to 72 hours prior to departure from early next week. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Government, London Office is issuing the following travel advisory. “Travel... Read more of this article
Premier, Minister & Dr Weldon To Get Vaccine
[Updated] There will be two vaccination events on Monday [Jan 11] with the first at 10am, while the second will take place at 1pm, with Premier David Burt, Minister of Health Kim Wilson, and Dr. Carika Weldon set to get the Covid-19 vaccination. A Ministry of Health spokesperson said, “There will be two vaccination events taking place tomorrow, Monday... Read more of this article
Call Hotline To Register Interest In Taking Vaccine
The Health Ministry has set up a hotline to answer questions about getting the Covid-19 vaccine, and they are “inviting people who are aged 65 years and older to register their interest in taking the vaccine by calling the hotline.” This follows after the first shipment of 9,750 doses arrived on the island on Friday, with the Ministry set... Read more of this article
23M Vaccination Doses Administered Globally
More than 23 million Covid-19 vaccines have been administered worldwide as of today [Jan 10], with approximately 41 countries currently administering the vaccine. Bermuda is set to join other nations worldwide effective tomorrow [Jan 11], with the first shipment of 9,750 doses having arrived on the island on Friday. The Bermuda Government said, “The... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 886 Test Results Received, 6 Positive
There were 886 test results received and six were positive for Covid-19, so Bermuda has had 652 total confirmed cases to date, with 89 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “There were 886 test results received by the Ministry of Health since the last update and six were positive for COVID-19. One of the new cases is classified as imported... Read more of this article
UK: Negative Covid-19 Test Required To Enter
According to the official United Kingdom Government website, all international arrivals to English will be required to present a negative Covid-19 test taken within 72 hours of their flight’s departure. The UK Government website said, “Passengers arriving from all international destinations will be required to present a negative COVID-19... Read more of this article
