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Frontline Foundation Launches New Campaign
The Frontline Foundation has launched, with their first project “designed to encourage community protection against the virus with vaccinations, provide an economic injection to local businesses, and show praise and appreciation to the first responders and others at the forefront of the Covid-19 health and economic crisis.” “The Frontline... Read more of this article
1 New Case, 36 Active, 2 In Hospital, 1 In ICU
The Ministry received 1712 test results and 1 was positive — which was imported — so there are now 36 active cases, of which two people are in the hospital, with one in ICU. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 1712 test results since the last update, and one [1] was positive for coronavirus. This gives a test... Read more of this article
“Return To Play” Guidance For Sporting Activities
“Sport is an important part of the Bermudian spirit and identity, and we will adapt to the new norms whilst a pandemic rages globally and locally,” Minister of Youth, Culture & Sport Dr Ernest Peets said today [May 26] in the Senate. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Madam President, I want to open today by stating that... Read more of this article
Premier Responds To St Regis Viral Video
During last night’s [May 25] press conference, Premier David Burt responded to a question about the video that went viral showing people gathered at the opening of the St. Regis Bermuda Resort this past Saturday. Extract From Last Night’s Press Conference You can find more information on the links below and also on our dedicated website... Read more of this article
68,104 Total Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered
As of May 22nd, Bermuda has administered a total of 68,104 vaccinations, with 50.5% of the population having received two doses thus far. Speaking during tonight’s press conference, Health Minister Kim Wilson provided vaccination statistics, saying, “We have completed the nineteenth full week of vaccinations. From January 11 to May 22, 2021,... Read more of this article
Video: Covid-19 Press Conference, 0 New Cases
[Updated] The Government will be holding a press conference this evening [May 25] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage following the press conference, our continuous live updates are in this article, and the live video below should start showing the press conference at around 5.30pm or a bit later. Some highlights from... Read more of this article
Auto Solutions Offer Vouchers At Vaccine Sites
Auto Solutions will offer free car wash vouchers to “those who receive vaccines at two upcoming vaccination sites” with the company saying that “one car wash voucher per vehicle will be given as long as supplies last on May 29th and June 5th.” A spokesperson said, “Auto Solutions will offer car wash vouchers to those who receive... Read more of this article
Trinidad Extends “Profound Appreciation’
[Updated with PDF] The Government of Trinidad and Tobago extended their “profound appreciation to the Government and people of Bermuda” for the donation of 9,000 Covid-19 vaccines. A statement from the Government of Trinidad & Tobago Government said, “Senator the Honorable Dr. Amery Browne, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs,... Read more of this article
Govt: Covid SafeKey To Enable Indoor Dining
Amendments to the regulations “enable indoor dining to be opened for licensed restaurants if the licensed restaurant verifies that all patrons have a SafeKey,” the Government announced today. A Government spokesperson said. “On Monday evening, May 24th, Her Excellency the Governor Rena Lalgie signed the amendments to the Public Health... Read more of this article
9,000 Vaccine Doses Sent To Trinidad & Tobago
Earlier today [May 24] the Government shipped “9,000 doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine to Trinidad and Tobago on a private jet,” the Minister has confirmed. As Bernews previously reported, Bermuda is donating Covid-19 vaccines to Trinidad and Tobago as “we have an overabundance of vaccines.” In releasing the test results... Read more of this article
2 New Cases, 57 Active, 2 In Hospital, 1 In ICU
The Ministry received 3665 test results — from tests done on Thursday, Friday and Saturday — and two were positive, so there are now 57 active cases, of which 2 people are in hospital, with one person in ICU. This is a substantial improvement from the peak last month, where we had over 900 active cases and over 40 people in hospital at one... Read more of this article
Vaccine Locations: St. David’s, Sandys & NSC
This week, the mobile vaccination centres will be available at locations including Open Door Christian Fellowship in St. David’s, Sandys Secondary Middle School, and the National Sports Centre. In an online post, the Bermuda Government said, “This week the mobile vaccination programme will be at the following locations: “Tuesday, May... Read more of this article
