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5 Months Since First Covid-19 Cases Confirmed
Today [August 18] marks five months since the first Covid-19 cases were confirmed in Bermuda on March 18, leading to an unprecedented time in the island’s history. A state of emergency was declared in Bermuda – the first in some 40 years – and a raft of measures were taken to stop the spread of the coronavirus including social distancing,... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 1,244 Test Results, 4 Were Positive
Between Sunday and today there were 1,244 test results and four were positive for Covid-19, three were imported and one is under investigation. A Government spokesperson said, “Between Sunday and today there were 1,244 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and four were positive for COVID-19. “Of the four new cases, three were imported... Read more of this article
NMAC Hair Restoration Specialist Sheri Burgess
August is Hair Loss Awareness Month. In honour of the occasion, we spoke to Sheri Burgess, a Bermudian Hair Restoration Specialist, who is helping to inform residents on the importance of education and early intervention when it comes to maintaining a full head of hair. While there are no specific stats for hair loss on the Island, an estimated 80 million... Read more of this article
Health Council Launches Telehealth Surveys
The Bermuda Health Council has launched surveys to “gather feedback from the public, providers and insurers on the use and offering of telehealth services.” A spokesperson said, “Telehealth has been an important part of the response to COVID and an innovation that has its place within Bermuda’s health system. This has included phone... Read more of this article
Cooking Demos, Grocery Store Tours & More
[Opinion column written by Agathe Holowatinc] Are you ready for something new? We are! Check out our upcoming events/classes/sessions below! What’s Happening “Healthy Doesn’t Have To Be Hard” Group Cooking Demonstrations“ Free to all FUELLED enewsletter subscribers [sign up at www.fuelledlife.com] and then email coach@fuelledlife.com for... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 883 Test Results, Three Positive
Today there were 883 test results received and three were positive for Covid-19, with all three cases imported on the flight from New York on Friday by “residents who did not have pre-departure tests.” A spokesperson said, “Today there were 883 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and three were positive for Covid-19. “All... Read more of this article
BHEC Statutory Board Self-Assessment Report
The Bermuda Health Council released its 2019 Statutory Board Self-Assessment Report on the performance of regulated health professionals. A spokesperson said, “The Statutory Boards Self-Assessment Report describes the process, by which, Statutory Boards report annually about their complaints and disciplinary procedures, board composition, and... Read more of this article
Recall: Methanol Contaminated Hand Sanitizers
Consumer Affairs in partnership with Environmental Health have undertaken the necessary recall procedures – in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration [FDA] – regarding 135 methanol contaminated hand sanitizers. A Government spokesperson said, “Under the Consumer Protection Act 1999, section 23 [1] a, b, c, Consumer Affairs in partnership... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 561 Test Results, None Were Positive
There were 561 test results received today and none were positive for COVID-19, so the total of confirmed positive cases remains at 159, with 5 active cases. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 561 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda has had 159 total confirmed positive... Read more of this article
Dr. Oyinloye Named New Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Ayoola Oyinloye will be taking over as Bermuda’s new Chief Medical Officer. A Government spokesperson said, “Today the Ministry of Health announced that Dr. Ayoola Oyinloye will be taking over as Bermuda’s new Chief Medical Officer, following the retirement of Dr. Cheryl Peek-Ball on August 31st 2020. “The remit of the Chief Medical Officer... Read more of this article
Video: Govt Press Conference On Covid-19
[Updated] The Government is holding a press conference this evening [Aug 13] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime, the live video is below. Update 7.28pm: Minister Diallo Rabain’s full statement follows below: Good Evening Bermuda, There are now 26 days leading up to the start of the 2020/21... Read more of this article
Kirkland Hamill To Host Live Webinar On Aug 19
Bermudian author Mr. Kirkland Hamill will be hosting a live webinar on Wednesday, August 19th, to speak about his recently released book Filthy Beasts – a book about family, addiction, and recovery. A spokesperson said, “Solstice, a holistic wellness centre, today announced that Bermudian author Mr. Kirkland Hamill will be hosting a live... Read more of this article
