Hashtag: #Health
Saltus Athletics Create Fitness Challenges
Saltus Grammar School’s Athletics Department has created a number of fitness challenges for students, staff, and families as they continue to learn and work from home during the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The Saltus Athletics Department have been hard at work creating several fun fitness challenges to keep students, staff and... Read more of this article
Video: Three Guests On Bernews News & Views
Commissioner of Police Stephen Corbishley and Diane Gordon and Claire-Anne Raynor from the Bermuda Red Cross joined hosts Eron Hill and Ryan Robinson Perinchief today [May 26] for Bernews’ tenth episode in a special Bernews News & Views series about the Covid-19 pandemic. The episode is divided into two segments, the first segment featured Commissioner... Read more of this article
Column: What Supplements Should You Take?
[Column written by Dr. Annabel Fountain] Every year, $35 billion is spent by Americans on vitamins, minerals, botanicals and other supplements. Is this multi-billion dollar industry selling snake oil? Thank you again to Olivia Benyak-Pitcher for assisting me with this article. Olivia is a pharmacist who owns and operates My Pharmacy in Charities House... Read more of this article
UK Donates $3.8M To PAHO For Covid-19 Relief
The United Kingdom has agreed to contribute $3.8 million to the Pan American Health Organization [PAHO] to help Caribbean nations respond to the Covid-19 pandemic. A PAHO spokesperson said, “The United Kingdom has agreed to contribute 3 million pounds [USD $3.8m] to the Pan American Health Organization [PAHO] to help eight countries of the Caribbean... Read more of this article
Video: Govt Press Conference On Covid-19
[Updated] The Government is holding a press conference this evening [May 25] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime, the live video is below, and you can follow our live updates here. Update: The Government said, “We received 241 Covid-19 results today. All 241 results were negative. Total... Read more of this article
Drive-Through Testing In Warwick On Friday
There will be a “pop up drive-through testing site” at Warwick Academy this Friday from 4pm to 7pm, Premier David Burt said, adding that they can test up to 72 people, and bookings must be made online. Speaking at last night’s [May 20] press briefing, Premier Burt said, “Just a quick update from the Southside testing facility. They... Read more of this article
Covid-19: Over 5 Million Cases Worldwide
With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to affect countries around the globe, the number of confirmed cases worldwide has — as of today [May 21] — now surpassed five million, with over 328,000 deaths worldwide and the United States having the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. Following the U.S. in global case numbers are Russia, Brazil,... Read more of this article
Video: Govt Press Conference On Covid-19
[Updated] The Government is holding a press conference this evening [May 20] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime, the live video is below, and you can follow our live updates here. Update 8.10pm: Minister Diallo Rabain’s full statement follows below: Good Day, I will begin my update... Read more of this article
Covid-19: 156 Test Results, None Were Positive
There were 156 test results received today and none were positive for Covid-19, so the total of confirmed positive cases remains at 125. A Government spokesperson said, “Today there were 156 test results received by the Ministry of Health; and none were positive for COVID-19. “Bermuda has 125 total confirmed positive cases. Their status is... Read more of this article
Videos: Six Guests On Bernews News & Views
[Updated with videos] Dr. Myra Virgil, Allison Towlson, Dr. Carika Weldon, and nurses Kathy-Ann Swan, Renee Faulcon, and Karen Grant-Simmons will be joining hosts Eron Hill and Ryan Robinson Perinchief today [May 19] for Bernews’ eighth episode in a special News & Views series about the Covid-19 pandemic. Update: The full live replay is below The... Read more of this article
Photos: Virtual ‘Relay For Life’ Event Held
A virtual Relay for Life event was held on May 15 and May 16, with the event serving to raise much-needed funds as well as honour cancer survivors and remembers family and friends who have succumbed to the disease. A spokesperson said, “Liberty Specialty Markets is proud to be the lead sponsor of Relay for Life. Covid-19 reinvented Relay as a virtual... Read more of this article
Mental Health Awareness Month Recognized
The Bermuda Mental Health Foundation is giving recognition to Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States and Mental Health Awareness Week in the United Kingdom. A spokesperson said, “Good mental health is important for peace of mind and general well-being. Good mental health allows us to feel, think and act in ways that help us to enjoy... Read more of this article
