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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
Wild Edible Herbal Classes Offered Via Zoom
Wild Herbs N Plants of Bermuda is getting set to hold ‘Wild Edible Herbal Classes’ via Zoom from Sunday, April 26 through Tuesday, April 28. A spokesperson said, “We have been doing our wild edible herbal tours for going on three years now, and many people have asked if we are going to be doing anything soon. “Due to the pandemic,... Read more of this article
Column: Eating Well During Shelter In Place
[Column written by Dr. Annabel Fountain] Bermuda is now under a 24 hour ‘Shelter in Place’ until May 2nd. There have been concerns about gaining access to food and other necessities. However, despite this state of emergency, the government has reassured us that supply chains have not been disrupted; food and medication will be available... Read more of this article
Govt Release Covid-19 Modelling Scenarios
The Government has released the modelling numbers for the Covid-19 pandemic, with the Minister of Health stressing that the numbers cannot be interpreted as predictions of what will occur, as the ”point of the model is not to predict the future, but to influence it – to help us prepare for it and choose a good course of action.” According... Read more of this article
United Wellness Offering Virtual Classes
United Wellness is offering free virtual classes tomorrow [April 25] to help people sheltering at home during the Covid-19 pandemic to exercise. A spokesperson said, “A group of local instructors of Zumba and Strong Nation have joined forces to share their passion for fitness and movement with our community in Bermuda and around the world. “This... Read more of this article
Video: Govt Press Conference On Covid-19
[Updated] The Government is holding a press conference this evening [April 24] 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 7.41pm: Minister Kim Wilson said, “Good Afternoon, “As reported last night, 61 test results... Read more of this article
Column: ‘Carve A Path Into Our New Reality’
[Opinion column written by MP Jason Hayward] The unemployment benefit issued by the Government is timely and appropriate social protection. It is an adequate policy response for short term relief to the thousands who find themselves unemployed. The total social and economic impact of Covid-19 is unknown, however, when we emerge from this pandemic, Bermuda... Read more of this article
St. John’s Ambulance Providing Key Assistance
St John’s Ambulance Bermuda, a volunteer-based first aid charity is supporting Bermuda’s vulnerable communities and frontline workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. A team of six medically trained St John’s Ambulance volunteers were selected to transport patients to and from testing facilities and they are also transporting COVID-19 positive patients... Read more of this article
‘Multi-Lane Drive-Through Facility At Southside’
Premier David Burt announced that a “multi-lane, drive-thru facility at Southside” will be launched on Friday. Speaking at last night’s [April 22] press briefing, Premier Burt said, “On Friday, we will launch the multi-lane, drive-thru facility at Southside that will begin to test our essential workers. This is made possible due to the... Read more of this article
Video: Doctors Share Message With Bermuda
Patients First has shared a video highlighting doctors’ messages to Bermuda residents who are currently sheltering in place in light of the Covid-19 pandemic: “social distancing is the key to keeping each other safe and alive.” The caption accompanying the video on social media said, “While many might be getting impatient about... Read more of this article
Column: Obesity, Diet, Health & Covid-19
[Column written by Dr. Annabel Fountain] There is a group of conditions that when grouped together are called metabolic syndrome. These are type 2 diabetes, hypertension, obesity and heart disease. Obesity causes chronic stress and inflammation leading to the complications of heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. Even cancer and dementia... Read more of this article
Video: 99 Total Confirmed Covid-19 Cases
[Updated] The Government is holding a press conference this evening [April 22] 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: Health Minister Kim Wilson said, “Today there were 17 test results received and one was positive... Read more of this article
