Hashtag: #Covid19
8 Days To Get First Dose Of Covid-19 Vaccine
The Ministry of Health is reminding the public that “Bermuda’s current supplies of Pfizer BioNTech vaccines will expire on June 30,” which “means the last, first dose can be given on 8 June.” The Bermuda Government tweeted the graphic below, saying: “8 June is Fast Approaching – 8 Days Left. Bermuda’s current supplies... Read more of this article
CVS Covid Sweepstakes Offers Trip To Bermuda
In an effort to encourage Americans to get vaccinated against Covid-19, CVS Health has launched its #OneStepCloser sweepstakes, with a number of prizes available, including a trip to Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “CVS Health [CVS] today announced that beginning June 1, eligible customers who received or plan to receive a Covid-19 vaccination through... Read more of this article
3 New Cases, 20 Active, 1 In Hospital, 0 In ICU
The Ministry received 5816 test results — from tests done on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday — and three were positive, and there are now 20 active cases, with one person in the hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 5816 test results since the last update, and three were positive for Covid-19.... Read more of this article
Court Circular: “Transition To Full Services”
As the phased reopening of the island continues, the Supreme Court of Bermuda will “continue its transition to re-opening to providing full services.” This is according to an official circular, dated May 27th, which says, “Given the phased re-opening by the Bermuda Government since the lifting of the ‘Stay at Home Order’ the Court will continue... Read more of this article
102-Year-Old Myrtle Burrows Gets Vaccine
Myrtle Burrows – who is 102 years old — was one of the 283 people who got the Covid-19 vaccine at the National Sports Centre this past weekend. The Bermuda Government tweeted the photo collage below, saying: “Loved talking with Mrs. Myrtle Burrows who is 102 and came to get the Covid-19 vaccine today at National Sports Centre.” You... Read more of this article
Minister Of Health Confirms Another Death
The Government has confirmed that “Bermuda has recorded another death of someone who was Covid positive” and said this “brings the total number of coronavirus related deaths to 33.” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “I am sad to report that Bermuda has recorded another death of someone who was Covid positive. I extend my... Read more of this article
Vaccine Locations: Shelly Bay, Tatem, Victor Scott
The mobile vaccination centres will be available at locations including Shelly Bay Marketplace, TN Tatem Middle School, and Victor Scott Primary School from June 1st to June 6th. The Bermuda Government posted the graphics below, saying: “Next week the mobile vaccination locations are: “Shelly Bay Marketplace on June 1. “TN Tatem Middle School... Read more of this article
WTTC Releases Economic Impact Report
The World Travel & Tourism Council [WTTC] released its annual Economic Impact Report [EIR], which revealed that the Travel & Tourism sector’s contribution to Caribbean GDP dropped by $33.9 billion in 2020. A spokesperson said, “The World Travel & Tourism Council’s annual Economic Impact Report [EIR] today reveals the dramatic... Read more of this article
283 Doses Given At Mobile Vaccination Centre
A total of 283 doses were administered during the Mobile Covid-19 Vaccination Programme at National Sports Centre today [May 29], which also saw gift certificates and free meals provided by local businesses and the Frontline Foundation. A Government spokesperson said, “Today the Close to Home Mobile Covid-19 Vaccination Programme was located... Read more of this article
0 New Cases, 31 Active, 2 In Hospital, 1 In ICU
The Ministry received 1284 test results and none were positive, so there are currently 31 active cases, of which two people are in the hospital, with one in ICU. A Government spokesperson said, ”The Ministry of Health received 1284 test results since the last update, and none were positive for Covid-19. ”Additionally, since the last update, there... Read more of this article
Petition For Premier “To Resign Immediately”
[Updated] An online petition has been launched calling on Premier David Burt “to resign immediately,” with the petition attaining over 650 signatures as of this writing. The petition — which follows after a video showing people gathering at the opening of the St Regis hotel went viral – notes the Covid regulations and asserts... Read more of this article
CG’s Free Webinars To Help Parents In Pandemic
CG Insurance, in association with Benedict Associates, will present a series of free webinars to support parents through the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The pandemic is considered to be a ‘mental health crisis’ by many observers and statistics have shown increased pressures on everyone, particularly parents and their school-aged... Read more of this article
