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OBA, Argus & Minister On Practice Acquisition
“The acquisition of two medical practices by a major insurance company has raised questions in respect of conflict of interest,” Shadow Health Minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin said, while Argus said “there is no conflict of interest here; instead, there is an alignment of patient interests.” Shadow Health Minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin’s... Read more of this article
Pop-Up Testing Cancelled Today Due To Weather
The Covid-19 pop-up testing scheduled to take place today [July 3] at the Shelly Bay MarketPlace has been cancelled due to inclement weather. A government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health wishes to advise the public that, due to inclement weather, this afternoon’s COVID-19 pop-up testing scheduled to take place at the Shelly Bay... Read more of this article
Travelers From Bermuda Not Required To Isolate
England is exempting travelers coming from all the British Overseas Territories - including Bermuda – from having to self-isolate for 14 days upon their arrival. The Bermuda London Office tweeted, “Travel Advisory: From 10 July 2020, unless you have visited or stopped in any other country or territory in the preceding 14 days, passengers... Read more of this article
Video: Govt Press Conference On Covid-19
[Updated] The Government is holding a press conference this evening [July 2] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime, the live video is below. Update 9.01pm: Minister Zane DeSilva’s full statement follows below: Good Afternoon, As you know, regular commercial airline services resumed today [July... Read more of this article
Mohamed Barrie Joins Brown-Darrell Clinic
Cat Scan technologist Mohamed Barrie has joined Brown-Darrell Clinic. A spokesperson said, “Mohamed Barrie, a highly regarded UK Cat Scan technologist, has joined the staff of Brown-Darrell Clinic. Coming to Bermuda from Kettering General Hospital in Northamptonshire, Barrie has worked in CT and general x-ray for more than ten years. “During... Read more of this article
Government Monitoring Newer Strain Of H1N1
The Ministry of Health said they are aware of a scientific study regarding a newer strain of H1N1 and said it is not an immediate threat to Bermuda and the “ESU will be closely monitoring the situation.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit of the Ministry of Health is aware of a scientific study, published... Read more of this article
Argus Acquires Island Health & Family Practice
Saying that it is “part of its strategy to diversify its operations and develop a business model that drives up quality of healthcare while seeking to drive down costs,” Argus Group today announced the “acquisition of primary care medical practices, Island Health Services and the Family Practice Group.” “This investment... Read more of this article
Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre Launch Appeal
Due to the financial impact caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre [BCHC] launched an appeal with an aim to raise $200,000. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre [Centre] acknowledge that oncologic care worldwide has been adversely impacted by the ongoing public health emergency. However, on Island... Read more of this article
Pop-Up Testing Cancelled Today Due To Weather
The pop-up testing scheduled for today [June 30] at the Heron Bay MarketPlace has been cancelled due to the inclement weather. A government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health wishes to advise the public that, due to inclement weather, this afternoon’s pop-up testing scheduled to take place at the Heron Bay MarketPlace has been cancelled. “Individuals... Read more of this article
Video: Govt Press Conference On Covid-19
[Updated] The Government is holding a press conference this evening [June 29] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime, the live video is below. Update 6.02pm: The Government said, “We received 378 Covid-19 results today. All 378 results received were negative. Total confirmed cases in Bermuda... Read more of this article
Covid-19: Over 10 Million Cases Worldwide
With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to affect countries around the globe, the number of confirmed cases worldwide has now surpassed ten million, with over 499,000 deaths worldwide, and the United States having the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. CNN reports, “The US leads with the most deaths and confirmed cases worldwide.... Read more of this article
Hyperbaric Chamber Service To Resume In July
Bermuda Hospital Board [BHB] said that hyperbaric chamber services will resume on Wednesday, July 1 for elective and emergency service. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospital Board is pleased to inform referring physicians and the diving community that its hyperbaric chamber services will resume on 1 July 2020 for elective and emergency service. “The... Read more of this article
