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Covid: 45 Positive, 52 Active, 6 In Hospital
The Ministry received 3,007 test results — spanning 7 days — and 45 were positive, so there are now 52 known active cases, of which 6 people are in hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 3007 test results, and 45 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 1%. “These... Read more of this article
Covid: 58 Positive, 69 Active, 8 In Hospital
The Ministry received 7,334 test results — spanning 7 days — and 58 were positive, so there are now 69 known active cases, of which 8 people are in hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 7334 test results, and 58 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 1%. “These... Read more of this article
Govt: Back To School Pre-Return Testing Update
The Ministry and Department of Education said they “would like to remind parents and students that pre-return COVID testing commences today,” adding that “negative results dated between September 9-11, 2022 are required to allow for in-class learning on September 12th, 2022.” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said, “The... Read more of this article
Covid: 106 Positive, 122 Active, 6 In Hospital
The Ministry received 4,574 test results — spanning 7 days — and 106 were positive, so there are now 122 known active cases, of which 6 people are in hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 4574 test results, and 106 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 2%. “These... Read more of this article
Covid: 128 Positive, 141 Active, 7 In Hospital
The Ministry received 5,011 test results — spanning 7 days — and 128 were positive, so there are now 141 known active cases, of which 7 people are in hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 5,011 test results, and 128 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of... Read more of this article
1170 Doses Of Covid-19 Vaccine Available
There are currently 1170 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine available, the Ministry of Health announced. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce that there are currently 1170 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine available. The original expiration date was June 2022. However, the manufacturer has extended the shelf... Read more of this article
Moderna Sues Pfizer & BioNTech Over Vaccine
Moderna has commenced legal action againsy Pfizer and BioNTech, alleging that their Covid vaccine copied its technology. The New York Times reported, “Moderna on Friday sued Pfizer and BioNTech, alleging that their Covid vaccine copied its groundbreaking technology. “Moderna said in a statement that Pfizer and BioNTech infringed on patents filed... Read more of this article
Covid: 109 Positive, 121 Active, 5 In Hospital
The Ministry received 4,023 test results — spanning 7 days — and 109 were positive, so there are now 121 known active cases, of which 5 people are in hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 4023 test results, and 109 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 3%. “These... Read more of this article
Cayman Islands To End Covid Travel Policies
The Cayman Islands is making changes to their travel policies, allowing travelers “without the need of any additional documents or health-related steps.” The Cayman Islands website said, “Effective August 24, 2022, all travelers—vaccinated and unvaccinated—are permitted to enter the Cayman Islands without the need of any additional... Read more of this article
Dunkley: “It’s Time For The TA To Be Eliminated”
“It’s time for the Travel Authorization Form [TA] to be eliminated,” OBA MP Michael Dunkley said, asking “how can the Government not see that this form is now outdated and unnecessary?” Mr. Dunkley — who is the Shadow Health Minister — said, “When will the TA be eliminated? It’s time! The One Bermuda Alliance... Read more of this article
Major Cruise Lines To Allow Unvaccinated Guests
Norwegian Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Line — both of which sail to Bermuda — are among the major cruise lines that recently announced changes to their Covid policies, with both set to allow unvaccinated guests and reducing their testing requirements, noting that their policies are subject to local destination regulations. Norwegian... Read more of this article
Minister: Unvaccinated Travelers To Be Allowed
Amendments will go into effect on August 22, with the changes set to “allow unvaccinated travelers to come to Bermuda.” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “I am pleased to advise that Amendments to the Quarantine [Covid-19] [No. 3] Order 2020 will go into effect on August 22, 2022. These changes will allow unvaccinated travelers to come to... Read more of this article
Covid: 118 Positive, 144 Active, 7 In Hospital
The Ministry received 4,169 test results — spanning 7 days — and 118 were positive, so there are now 144 known active cases, of which 7 people are in hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 4169 test results, and 118 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 3%. “These... Read more of this article
Covid: 200 Positive, 238 Active, 6 In Hospital
The Ministry received 3,973 test results — spanning 7 days — and 200 were positive, so there are now 238 known active cases, of which 6 people are in hospital. The 238 active cases are those that the Ministry is aware of, and it is generally accepted the actual number of active cases is likely higher. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the... Read more of this article
4 Deaths, 163 Positive, 196 Active, 8 In Hospital
The Ministry received 4376 test results — spanning 7 days — and 163 were positive, so there are now 196 known active cases, of which 8 people are in hospital, and the Ministry confirmed the sad news the island has recorded four more coronavirus-related deaths. The 196 active cases are those that the Ministry is aware of, and it is generally accepted... Read more of this article
Govt Confirms Four Coronavirus-Related Deaths
The island has had “another four Coronavirus-related deaths,” the Ministry confirmed this evening [Aug 3]. In releasing this week’s test results, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “I am sad to report that Bermuda has had another four Coronavirus-related deaths. I extend sincere condolences to the family and friends who recently... Read more of this article
