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BAMZ Partly Reopens To The Public
The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo [BAMZ] partly reopened to the public on Wednesday, 12 May after the most recent closure caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. A Government spokesperson said, “The Flatts area attraction shut its doors on March 29 after an increase in coronavirus cases on the island and will resume operation in two phases. “The... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: Second Car/Bike Rally Held
Another car/bike rally was held today [May 16], with a motorcade traveling around much of the Island, starting in the central area at just past 12 noon. This marks the second rally held by the group, with the first ‘Bermuda Freedom Car/Bike Rally’ held on Sunday, May 2nd, and the second one held today. The vaccination is optional, and the group’s... Read more of this article
Live Video & Updates: Another Car/Bike Rally
[Updating] Another car/bike rally has been scheduled for today [May 16], with the event set to get underway at around 12 noon from the central area. The first rally — dubbed the ‘Bermuda Freedom Car/Bike Rally’ and held to protest various aspects related to the pandemic — was held on Sunday, May 2nd, with the event seeing over 200 vehicles... Read more of this article
Updated Timeline Page At BermudaCovid.com
Since the Covid-19 pandemic began last year, Bernews has been keeping track of some of the most significant developments, with some of that information presented in a timeline format on our dedicated Covid website at BermudaCovid.com. By this time the main timeline is quite long — with almost 400 entries spanning back to the start of 2020 —... Read more of this article
Team Vaccinated Ten Homebound People
A team from the Bermuda College vaccination centre “vaccinated 10 homebound people” in the west end of the island and is now offering the service to people in the eastern end. In an online post, the Government said, “As part of the Ministry’s outreach, we are very pleased to report that earlier this week a team from the Bermuda College... Read more of this article
4 New Cases, 184 Active, 7 In Hospital, 2 In ICU
The Ministry received 946 test results and four were positive, so there are 184 active cases, of which 7 people are in hospital, with 2 in ICU. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health received 946 test results since the last update, and four were positive for coronavirus, yielding a test positivity rate of 0.4 %. “Three of the... Read more of this article
Pettingill To Work On Covid Regulations Challenge
Chancery Legal has confirmed that Mark Pettingill “has been instructed to take over the local representation” for the group who “is challenging the Government’s Covid-19 regulations.” A spokesperson said, “Chancery Legal is pleased to confirm that counsel, Mark Pettingill, has been instructed to take over the local... Read more of this article
Rugby: BRFU Cancels 2020/2021 Season
The Bermuda Rugby Football Union [BRFU] has canceled its 2020/2021 season due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and its related restrictions. A spokesperson said, “The BRFU worked tirelessly to try to save the 2020/2021 season. Unfortunately, due to the global pandemic, we weren’t ever able to get the season started. “As a result, after... Read more of this article
62,161 Total Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered
As of May 8th, Bermuda has administered a total of 62,161 vaccinations, with 44% 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 seventeenth full week of vaccinations. From January 11 to May 8, 2021, Bermuda... Read more of this article
Richardson ‘No Longer Associated With Group’
Charles Richardson has said that “he is no longer associated with Crowdfunding website for the purpose of making a constitutional challenge to the proposed quarantine restrictions” and said anyone who pledged funds as a result of his involvement “should take steps to rescind your donation.” The online fund has, as of this writing,... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Government’s Beyond The Pandemic’
The Government has released a 30-minute video in which Premier David Burt introduces the Cabinet Minsters as they speak about “Bermuda moving beyond the Covid-19 pandemic.” You can find more information on the links below and also on our dedicated website BermudaCovid.com, which is the most comprehensive resource and historic record available... Read more of this article
Health Minister Confirms Another Death
The Minister has confirmed the sad news that there has been another death, marking the 32nd since the pandemic began. Speaking at this evening’s press conference, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “Unfortunately, I begin my remarks today with the sad news that Bermuda has recorded another death of someone who was Covid positive. My deepest... Read more of this article
