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Mpox Vaccine Interest Form Now Available
“The Ministry of Health is considering vaccinating individuals at higher risk of Mpox exposure,” announced Minister of Health, Kim Wilson. “To gauge community interest, we have created an optional survey interest form. Starting today and for the next two weeks, Bermuda residents can complete the interest form for the Mpox vaccine, JYNNEOS, by... Read more of this article
No Additional Cases Of Monkeypox Confirmed
Since reporting the island’s first case of monkeypox back on July 21, there have been no further confirmed cases reported in the island, the Health Ministry has confirmed. Last month the Ministry said, “Monkeypox is rare, not life-threatening and Bermuda is well prepared to detect the disease and take suitable public health measures to prevent... Read more of this article
WHO Declares Monkeypox A ‘Health Emergency’
The World Health Organization declared monkeypox to be a “public health emergency of international concern” today [July 23]. Thousands of cases have been reported across over 75 countries, and that includes Bermuda, with the Ministry of Health confirming earlier this week that Bermuda has our “first confirmed case of monkeypox.” The... Read more of this article
Confirmed Case Of Monkeypox In Bermuda
The Ministry of Health confirmed that “Bermuda is today reporting its first confirmed case of monkeypox.” “For reasons of confidentiality, the person cannot be identified. However, the patient is in isolation, and the Ministry of Health is investigating potential close contacts and will notify anyone who may have been exposed,”... Read more of this article
Ministry: No Cases Of Monkeypox In Bermuda
The Ministry of Health is advising the public that no cases of monkeypox have been reported in Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health advises that no cases of monkeypox have been reported in Bermuda.” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “We are keeping a close eye on monkeypox and working closely with the Bermuda... Read more of this article
