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Covid-19: Over 17 Million Cases Worldwide
With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to affect countries around the globe, the number of confirmed cases worldwide has now surpassed 17 million, with over 665,000 deaths worldwide, and the United States having the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. A CNN story said, “The United States on Wednesday surpassed 150,000 recorded Covid-19... Read more of this article
Video: Govt Press Conference On Covid-19
[Updated] The Government is holding a press conference this evening [July 28] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime, the live video is below. Update 7.16pm: Minister Kim Wilson’s full statement follows below: Today there were 555 test results received by the Ministry of Health; and 2 were... Read more of this article
Mental Health Act Code Of Conduct Consultation
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] announced that a “consultation has been launched on a draft Code of Practice [the Code] relating to the Mental Health Act 1968 and subsequent amendments.” A spokesperson said, “As allowed by the Act, the Minister of Health has delegated the responsibility of completing the consultation on the draft... Read more of this article
Column: Argus & Medical Practices Partnership
[Opinion column written by Peter Lozier & Dr. Basil Wilson] The Argus Group recently took the next step in our plan to deliver a positive impact on Bermuda’s healthcare system, by entering a Better Health Partnership with Island Health Services and the Family Practice Group. While various forms of accountable care or patient-centred clinics have... Read more of this article
Covid-19: Over 16 Million Cases Worldwide
With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to affect countries around the globe, the number of confirmed cases worldwide has now surpassed 16 million, with over 645,000 deaths worldwide, and the United States having the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. A CNN story said, “More than 1,000 people died every day for four straight days last... Read more of this article
Fresh Breath: No Co-Pay For Hotel Workers
Noting the pandemic’s impact on Bermuda’s tourism, Fresh Breath Dental said they will be offering no co-pay for all hotel workers. A spokesperson said, “From the time of its establishment Fresh Breath Dental has implemented programs such as Community Day free teeth extractions, $80 cleanings as part of our transitional program, educational... Read more of this article
Minister: $5.9 Million Cost For Covid-19 Fight
“The total cost of the Ministry of Health’s fight against COVID-19 as at 17th July 2020 is approximately $5.9 million,” Minister Of Health Kim Wilson said in the House of Assembly today [July 24]. The Minister said, “The Government of Bermuda anticipated the fast approaching need for testing materials and PPE whilst the Ministry... Read more of this article
Video: Govt Press Conference On Covid-19
[Updating] The Government is holding a press conference this evening [July 23] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime, the live video is below. Update 5.55pm: The Government said, “We received 362 new Covid- 19 results today. All 362 results received were negative. Total confirmed cases... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 588 Test Results, None Were Positive
There were 588 test results received today and none were positive for Covid-19, so the total of confirmed positive cases remains at 153, with five cases remaining active. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 588 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and none were positive for Covid-19. “Two cases have now recovered and the... Read more of this article
Covid-19: Over 15 Million Cases Worldwide
With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to affect countries around the globe, the number of confirmed cases worldwide has now surpassed 15 million, with over 615,000 deaths worldwide, and the United States having the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. A CNN story said, “At least 1,000 American deaths linked to the coronavirus were reported... Read more of this article
OBA Urge Govt To Start Health Campaign
“Government should strongly consider starting a comprehensive health education campaign aimed at those most at risk from Covid-19 in case there is a second wave of infections,” Shadow Minister of Health Patricia Gordon-Pamplin said. Ms Gordon-Pamplin said, “Given the experiences of some other jurisdictions and recommendations emanating... Read more of this article
Dr Michael Richmond Appointed As BHB CEO
Bermuda Hospitals Board today announced that Dr Michael Richmond has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer [CEO] & President, and will take over the position when Mrs Venetta Symonds, takes early retirement in July 2020 after eight years as CEO & President. “At the same time the Board is recreating the role of deputy CEO which... Read more of this article
