Hashtag: #Health
ILO’s World Day For Safety & Health At Work
Around the world, April 28 is recognised as the International Labour Organisation [ILO]’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work. BPSU 1st Vice President, Sis Lalisha Simmons said, “Around the world, April 28 is recognised as the International Labour Organisation [ILO]’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work. “Historically, April 28 has been... Read more of this article
Governor Visits New Covid-19 Testing Centre
[Updated with video] Yesterday, Governor John Rankin and Deputy Governor Alison Crocket visited the newly launched testing centre for essential workers at Southside, St David’s. While there they observed the process – while maintaining social distancing – and thanked all of the staff for their critical work. Governor Rankin said, “I visited... Read more of this article
Video: 110 Total Cases, 44 Recovered, 6 Deaths
The Government is holding a press conference this evening [April 27] 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: 7.43pm: Minister of Health Kim Wilson’s full statement follows below: Good Afternoon, Today there were 388 test... Read more of this article
Covid-19: Over 3 Million Cases Worldwide
With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to affect countries around the globe, the number of confirmed cases worldwide has — as of this morning [April 27] — now surpassed three million, with the United States having the most confirmed cases and deaths in the world. As the island and world deals with the Covid-19 pandemic, we are doing our best to... Read more of this article
Video: Juggling J Thanks Essential Workers
Bermuda DJ Juggling Jason has shared his appreciation for the island’s essential workers in the form of a video tribute, taking note of everyone in Bermuda working to help the community as we contend with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. After paying tribute to the island’s many essential workers, Juggling J begins to close the video by saying,... Read more of this article
Photos: Drive Through Testing At Southside
On Friday [April 24], the Government launched the drive-through testing facility at Southside, which offers free testing to essential workers, including hospital staff, health care workers, police officers, fire service officers, soldiers, prison officers, grocery staff, pharmacy staff, gas stations, utility workers, security officers, stevedores, and... Read more of this article
Premier Confirms Sixth Covid-19 Related Death
[Updated] Premier David Burt confirmed that a senior citizen has died due to Covid-19, which marks the sixth Covid-19 related death in Bermuda. Early this morning, Premier Burt tweeted, “Earlier I was informed about the passing of a senior citizen due to Covid-19. This death marks the sixth Covid-19 related death in Bermuda. This is incredibly... Read more of this article
Column: Steroids During Covid-19 Pandemic
[Column written by Dr. Annabel Fountain] There are multiple conditions that are associated with elevated steroid levels either through treatment or the body making excess steroids from the adrenal glands. This article is to bring awareness that if you’re on steroids your immune system may not cope as well as others if you come into contact with Covid-19. Chronic... Read more of this article
‘Opening Up Booking To All Essential Workers’
The Bermuda Government’s free Covid-19 testing continues, and essential workers are welcome to book their test online. Last night, Premier Burt tweeted saying, “Essential Workers. The Government of Bermuda’s free Covid-19 testing continues tomorrow. Today we got more 84 more people, but we were under capacity. So we are opening up booking... Read more of this article
Video: Dr Michael Ashton Q&A On Covid-19
Dr Michael Ashton, the Bermuda Hospitals Board Chief of Medicine and Infectious Diseases Specialist, held a Q&A session on the ‘Patients 1st’ social media account this weekend, providing his expertise on a wide range of topics related to Covid-19. As the island and world deals with the Covid-19 pandemic, we are doing our best to provide... Read more of this article
PAHO Urges Countries To Maintain Vaccination
The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization [PAHO/WHO] experts said that the countries must strengthen vaccination against seasonal influenza and measles to prevent respiratory illness and vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks during the COVID-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Countries must strengthen vaccination against seasonal... Read more of this article
Covid-19: Second Day Of Drive Through Testing
[Updated] Bermuda’s drive through testing is in its second day, Premier David Burt said, adding that they tested 74 people yesterday, and the goal is test 120 at the location today. Premier Burt tweeted the photo below, saying: “Just received a photo of Bermuda’s drive through testing which has started up for the 2nd day. This is for... Read more of this article
