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Supplemental Unemployment Benefit Extension
“The Supplemental Unemployment Benefit [SUB] programme due to expire 31st March, 2022 will be extended to expire on 31st August, 2022,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking the House of Assembly today [March 16] the Minister said, “From its inception in September 2020 until February 2022, direct payment of the... Read more of this article
Government & Dr Weldon On MDL Staff/Tests
The Government has confirmed the “termination of short-term contracts of some of the MDL team,” while the former MDL Director Dr Carika Weldon has noted that a policy could have been implemented where some people paid for tests, as the cost per test at MDL equated to around $5 each. Government: A Government spokesperson said, “Since... Read more of this article
139 Positive, 257 Active, 9 In Hospital, 1 Death
The Ministry received 4740 test results — spanning 4 days — and 139 were positive, so there are now 257 active cases, of which 9 people are in hospital, and the Ministry confirmed that the island has recorded another coronavirus related death, marking the 125th since the pandemic began. “Bermuda is recording another coronavirus related death... Read more of this article
US TSA Extend Mask Mandate Until April 18th
The U.S Transportation Security Administration is extending the mask mandate — which was set to expire on March 18 — for mask use on public transportation and in transportation hubs through April 18. While an American policy that does not correlate to Bermuda, it does include airlines, and most of the flights that serve Bermuda fly to/from... Read more of this article
‘Increase In Coronavirus Transmission On Island’
“We are beginning to see an increase in coronavirus transmission on island, and the current upward trend is worrying,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, adding that “this uptick does not take into consideration that there are many additional positive cases that are not being reported.” Speaking at yesterday’s [March 10] test results,... Read more of this article
125,925 Total Vaccinations, 72.4% Had 2 Doses
As of March 5th, Bermuda has administered a total of 125,925 vaccinations and 72.4% of the population has received two doses and 71.7% of those eligible for a booster have received it. In releasing the latest test results, a Government spokesperson said, “Since January 11, 2021, Bermuda residents have received 125,925 vaccinations. “Of... Read more of this article
107 Positive, 224 Active, 10 In Hospital, 1 Death
The Ministry received 3772 test results — spanning 3 days — and 107 were positive, so there are now 224 active cases, of which 10 people are in hospital, and the Ministry confirmed that the island has recorded another coronavirus related death, marking the 124th since the pandemic began. “Sadly, we have had another coronavirus related death in... Read more of this article
BHEC Update To Fit-To-Fly Test Protocol
The Bermuda Health Council released an advisory on the updated protocols for supervised antigen testing and Fit-to-Fly certificates. A spokesperson said, “In accordance with existing guidelines, the Health Council informs the public and health service providers of updated protocols for supervised antigen testing and Fit-to-Fly certificates. “Earlier... Read more of this article
109 Positive, 180 Active, 12 In Hospital, 0 In ICU
The Ministry received 6588 test results – spanning four days — and 109 were positive, so there are now 180 active cases, of which 12 people are in hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 6588 test results, and 109 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 1.6%. “These... Read more of this article
Quarantine Provisions Change Effective Today
Effective today [March 7], quarantine provisions will change for fully vaccinated persons. In an online post, the Government of Bermuda said, “Effective today March 7th, quarantine provisions will change for fully vaccinated persons. Currently, people who are not symptomatic and are close contacts and are fully vaccinated or boostered over six months... Read more of this article
125,085 Total Vaccinations, 72.2% Had 2 Doses
As of February 26th, Bermuda has administered a total of 125,085 vaccinations and 72.2% of the population has received two doses and 71.5% of those eligible for a booster have received it. In releasing the latest test results, a Government spokesperson said, “Since January 11th, 2021, Bermuda residents have received 125,085 vaccinations. “Of... Read more of this article
Large Group Sizes Increase From 100 To 200
Beginning at 6am today [March 4] large group sizes “increase from 100 to 200 people, and table sizes for restaurants, bars and clubs are no longer limited to a maximum of 10 people” and “effective March 7th, quarantine provisions will change for fully vaccinated persons.” In releasing the latest test results, Minister of Health... Read more of this article
73 Positive, 173 Active, 7 In Hospital, 0 In ICU
The Ministry received 4860 test results – spanning three days — and 73 were positive, so there are now 173 active cases, of which 7 people are in hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 4860 test results, and 73 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of... Read more of this article
Argus & Customers Raise Nearly $20K For Charity
The Argus Group has raised nearly $20,000 for local charities with the help of its customers. A spokesperson said, “The funds raised were used to purchase 10,000 antigen test kits for the island’s 32 nonprofit organisations and were distributed throughout February. “Last November, Argus partnered with The Phoenix Stores for the community fundraiser... Read more of this article
Govt: Updated Quarantine Policy for Schools
Minister of Education Diallo Rabain announced updates to the Covid-19 quarantine policy for schools today [March 1]. A Government spokesperson said, “Following consultation with the Ministry of Health, Minister of Education Diallo Rabain announced today updates to the quarantine policy for schools which are effective immediately. “The following... Read more of this article
$670,000 Donated To BHB Covid Vaccine Clinic
Following donations both corporate and private, the Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Foundation [BHCF] has contributed $670,000 to the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] for the operation of its Covid-19 vaccination clinic. A spokesperson said, “Thanks to the kindness and generosity of the Bermuda community, both corporate and private, the Bermuda Hospitals... Read more of this article
