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Covid: 334 Positive, 375 Active, 10 In Hospital
The Ministry received 8,589 test results — spanning 7 days — and 334 were positive, so there are now 375 active cases, of which 10 people are in hospital. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 8589 test results, and 334 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 4%. “These... Read more of this article
Dunkley: TA “Is A Hindrance To Locals & Visitors’
Noting that “the Bahamian government announced that it will drop its travel visa requirement,” Shadow Health Minister Michael Dunkley said Bermuda’s travel authorization process is “a hindrance to locals and visitors to the island alike” and reiterated his call for the Government to “end the TA as soon as possible.” Mr.... Read more of this article
No Covid-19 Stats Today & Vaccine Reminder
Covid-19 statistics will not provided today [June 15] as the “Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit database is currently offline.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit database is currently offline due to technical difficulties. Therefore, Covid-19 statistics are not able to be provided today.... Read more of this article
US End Negative Covid-19 Test Requirement
The United States CDC has officially announced that the requirement for a negative Covid test for airline passengers to enter the US has been rescinded, effective today [June 12]. The matter was previously reported by multiple media outlets, and the official announcement from the CDC said, “On June 10, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and... Read more of this article
Cannonier & Watson Trial Starts In Court
The trial for Sophia Cannonier and Michael Watson, who are accused of allegedly breaking Covid-19 quarantine rules, got underway earlier this week, with a number of supporters outside as the trial commenced. The couple have put forward the view that since they had had tests which showed they had “robust levels of antibodies” there should be consideration... Read more of this article
Reports: US To End Covid-19 Test Requirement
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will lift its requirement for travelers to test negative for Covid-19 before entering the United States, according to multiple reports from the U.S. media. A CNN story said, “The Biden administration is expected to announce Friday that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will lift its... Read more of this article
Video: Update On Travel Authorisation Process
[Updated] Minister of Health Kim Wilson, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ayo Oyinloye, and BHB Chief of Staff Dr. Wesley Miller are holding a press conference this morning [June 9], and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 29-minute replay is below Update 4.08pm:... Read more of this article
343 Positive, 389 Active, 9 In Hospital, 1 In ICU
The Ministry received 9,203 test results — spanning 7 days — and 343 were positive, so there are now 389 active cases, of which 9 people are in hospital, with 1 in ICU. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 9203 test results, and 343 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity... Read more of this article
Cruise Reviewer: TA Process Is ‘Annoying’
A cruise reviewer has praised the island noting our beautiful beaches and polite people, however his praise did not extend to the Travel Authorization process, which he called an “exercise in annoying bureaucracy that creates anxiety for people seeking to cruise to Bermuda.” The review, written by Richard Wagner, appeared on the Beyond Ships... Read more of this article
330 Positive, 385 Active, 13 In Hospital, 1 In ICU
The Ministry received 9,343 test results — spanning 7 days — and 330 were positive, so there are now 385 active cases, of which 13 people are in hospital, with 1 in ICU. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 9,343 test results, and 330 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity... Read more of this article
1 Death, 313 Positive, 312 Active, 8 In Hospital
The Ministry received 9800 test results — spanning 7 days — and 313 were positive, so there are now 312 active cases, of which 8 people are in hospital, with 1 in ICU, and the Ministry confirmed that the island has recorded another coronavirus-related death, bringing the total to 138 since the pandemic began in 2020. “Sadly, Bermuda had another... Read more of this article
Soldiers Test Positive For Covid At Training Camp
Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers attending a two week overseas training exercise at the US Marine Corps base in North Carolina tested positive for Covid, with the RBR noting that “everyone who tested positive while overseas was put into isolation.” A Regiment spokesperson said, “13 people on the trip were listed as positive for the... Read more of this article
Dame Flora Duffy Out Of Ironman Championships
Dame Flora Duffy has withdrawn from the Ironman 70.3 North American Championship Chattanooga due to Covid. In a post on Instagram, the Olympic gold medalist said, “Well my race is over before it even started. Have been feeling slightly under the weather the last couple of days and decided I should do a Covid test to rule that out. Two positive tests... Read more of this article
‘We Must Reverse The Delays In Seeking Care’
“In Bermuda, a decline in annual health examinations and preventive care, which reduce the risk of disease, was also evident during this current pandemic,” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, adding that “we must reverse the delays in seeking care that may have become normalised over the past two years.” Speaking in the House... Read more of this article
132,650 Total Vaccinations, 74.4% Had 2 Doses
As of May 14, Bermuda has administered a total of 132,650 vaccinations, 74.4% of the population has received two doses and 70.4% of those eligible for a booster have received it while 10.8% of those with a booster have received a second booster dose. In releasing the latest test results, a Government spokesperson said, “Since January 11, 2021,... Read more of this article
2 Deaths, 307 Positive, 360 Active, 5 In Hospital
The Ministry received 9183 test results — spanning 7 days — and 307 were positive, so there are now 360 active cases, of which 5 people are in hospital, and the Ministry confirmed that the island has recorded two more coronavirus-related deaths, bringing the total to 137 since the pandemic began in 2020. “I am sad to report that we had two coronavirus-related... Read more of this article
