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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

World Programme Warns Of ‘Multiple Famines’

While much of the world, including Bermuda, faces job layoffs and economic decline, the situation is far more dire in poor and war torn nations, with the World Food Programme warning that the world faces “multiple famines of biblical proportions” which “could result in 300,000 deaths per day.” The World Food Programme Insight... Read more of this article

Three Cases Of Covid-19 Identified At Westmeath

The Ministry of Health confirmed that “two staff members and one resident of Westmeath Residential and Nursing Home have tested positive for Covid-19.” A Government spokesperson said, “The first case was identified on April 10 and that individual has been in quarantine until today. All close contacts were also quarantined. “Guidance... Read more of this article

Diabetes Association Shares Short Survey

The Bermuda Diabetes Association is sharing a survey that aims to “capture important information on how the shelter in place order has affected lifestyle and glucose control in people with diabetes.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Diabetes Association has received the following survey from Dr David Cavan, who has been working with diabetes... Read more of this article

Virtual Relay For Life To Be Held On May 15-16

Due to Covid-19 preventing events with large crowds taking place, the Relay For Life of Bermuda event will be held virtually on May 15-16. A spokesperson said, “The Relay For Life of Bermuda event committee along with lead sponsor Liberty Specialty Mutual, announced today that due to COVID19 the event in its original format has been suspended.... Read more of this article

Column: Yoga & Meditation During Covid-19

[Opinion column written by Robin Holder] The community is looking for ways to cope with the trauma and emotional turmoil of quarantine under the National State of Emergency in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. While this event may seem out of our control, the ancient teachings of Yoga and meditation show we can be empowered to choose how we react to... Read more of this article

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