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Video: Govt Press Conference On Covid-19
[Updated] The Government is holding a press conference this evening [July 9] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime, the live video is below. Update 5.57pm: The Government said, “We received 283 new COVID-19 results today. All 283 results received were negative. Total confirmed cases in... Read more of this article
Green Family Donates $50,000 To BCHC
Following the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre’s recent appeal in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Green family has made a donation of $50,000 to the organisation. ”The Centre has found itself under financial strain in recent months as a result of steps taken to ensure patient safety and has launched an appeal to raise $200,000 to cover its... Read more of this article
National School Survey On Drug Use & Health
The National School Survey on Drug Consumption and Health among middle and senior school students has been completed, Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons said yesterday [July 8] in the Senate “The purpose of the survey was to study changes in the use of legal [from a certain age] and illegal substances; monitor trends in the prevalence and frequency... Read more of this article
Covid-19: Over 12 Million Cases Worldwide
With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to affect countries around the globe, the number of confirmed cases worldwide has now surpassed 12 million, with over 549,000 deaths worldwide, and the United States having the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. CNN reports, “The first reported case of Covid-19 came on January 21. Within 99 days,... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 220 Test Results, One Was Positive
[Updated] Today there were 220 test results received and one was positive for Covid-19, with the new case “imported on the Delta flight from Atlanta on 7th July 2020.” A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 220 test results received by the Ministry of Health, and one was positive for Covid-19. “The new case was imported... Read more of this article
Column: Why I Don’t Do ‘Biggest Loser’
[Opinion column written by Hafid James] Firstly, this is not in any way shape or form to bash or pull down anyone that does or has partaken in these types of competitions. This is simply why I don’t do them. I get asked regularly to do one or if I’m helping with a particular one and the answer is always no. When asked why I don’t, I avoid really... Read more of this article
Two Cases Of Covid-19 From Delta Flight
[Updated] Two positive COVID-19 results were detected during arrival testing of passengers from yesterday’s Delta flight from Atlanta, with both of the individuals who tested positive being residents of Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health can report that two positive COVID-19 results were detected during arrival... Read more of this article
Column: BHEC CEO On Practice Acquisition
[Opinion column written by BHEC CEO Dr. Ricky Brathwaite] For the Bermuda Health Council, the news last week of Argus buying Island Health Services and the Family Practice Group was akin to an insurance company in the United States purchasing medical practices that accounted for 100 million Americans — and the entity charged with overseeing the... Read more of this article
Quarantine Monitoring Bracelet If Test Positive
If a visitor to the island tests positive for Covid-19 they will be fitted with a quarantine bracelet and required to isolate in their room, and if they attempt to leave their room the monitoring device will alert the authorities. This is one of the safety measures the Government has put in place as the island’s airport re-opens to commercial... Read more of this article
Guide: Covid-19 High Risk & Low-Risk Activities
In an effort to encourage the community to place personal restrictions in their activities, the Government released an activity guide, which shows the Covid-19 risk level of particular activities. The Bermuda Government tweeted the graphic below, saying: “#COVID19 [#Coronavirus] High Risk vs. Low-Risk Activities. For our mental and physical health,... Read more of this article
Govt’s Goal Remains Universal Health Coverage
“Before the emergency orders arose in response to COVID-19, this government was working on reforms to our health system,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, adding that “universal health coverage remains the Government’s commitment and goal.” Minister Wilson said, “By now the majority of Bermuda would have heard of the... Read more of this article
Covid-19: Over 11 Million Cases Worldwide
With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to affect countries around the globe, the number of confirmed cases worldwide has now surpassed 11 million, with over 525,000 deaths worldwide, and the United States having the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. CNN reports, “More than 125,000 people have died from Covid-19 in the US, and more... Read more of this article
