Hashtag: #Covid19
Somerset Pharmacy Offer Covid Vaccinations
Somerset Pharmacy is now offering Covid vaccinations, with appointments available at the west end location on Tuesdays. A spokesperson said, “On Tuesday, May 17th, Somerset Pharmacy became the first pharmacy in Bermuda to offer Covid vaccinations. For now, Somerset Pharmacy is offering vaccinations on Tuesdays from 9:30-3:30pm by appointment.... Read more of this article
132,621 Total Vaccinations, 74.4% Had 2 Doses
As of May 7, Bermuda has administered a total of 132,621 vaccinations, 74.4% of the population has received two doses and 70.7% 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
1 Death, 303 Positive, 356 Active, 7 In Hospital
The Ministry received 8805 test results — spanning 7 days — and 303 were positive, so there are now 356 active cases, of which 7 people are in hospital, and the Ministry confirmed that the island has recorded another coronavirus related death, bringing the total to 135 since the pandemic began. “I am saddened to report that we have had another... Read more of this article
132,453 Total Vaccinations, 74.3% Had 2 Doses
As of April 29, Bermuda has administered a total of 132,453 vaccinations, 74.3% of the population has received two doses and 71.2% 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
3 Deaths, 344 Positive, 409 Active, 7 In Hospital
The Ministry received 8859 test results — spanning 7 days — and 344 were positive, so there are now 409 active cases, of which 7 people are in hospital, and the Ministry confirmed that the island has recorded three more coronavirus related deaths, bringing the total to 134 since the pandemic began. “I am sad to report that we had three coronavirus-related... Read more of this article
Crewman Suffering Complications Due To Covid
On Monday [May 2] a visiting sailboat with a person onboard who was Covid positive and suffering health complications was transferred to hospital following consultation with the Chief Medical Officer and the Department of Health. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Monday 2nd May, 8:28 pm – Bermuda Radio receives a VHF radio... Read more of this article
Dunkley: Listen To Public, End The TA Form
“It’s time that the Government listened to the what the travelling public is saying — do away with the Travel Authorisation [TA],” Shadow Health Minister Michael Dunkley said. “There have been numerous complaints about delayed requests in obtaining the TA form. It has caused heightened anxiety and angst. “I have been repeatedly... Read more of this article
Vaccination Week In The Americas Events Held
In partnership with the Pan American Health Organization [PAHO], Bermuda celebrated Vaccination Week in the Americas 2022 from April 25th to 29th,with a theme of ‘Are you up to date with your vaccinations? Get all your shots’ A Government spokesperson said, “There were several activities to celebrate Vaccination Week in the Americas... Read more of this article
Reminder: Wear A Mask When Travelling
The Ministry is reminding that you must wear a mask when travelling by bus, ferry [excluding the outdoor decks], taxi, limousine or minibus – both passengers and operators. In an online post, the Government of Bermuda said, “Reminder from the Minister of Health: You must wear a mask when travelling by bus, ferry [excluding the outdoor decks], taxi,... Read more of this article
131,743 Total Vaccinations, 74.2% Had 2 Doses
As of April 22, Bermuda has administered a total of 131,743 vaccinations, 74.2% of the population has received two doses and 72.6% of those eligible for a booster have received it while 9.0% 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
345 Positive, 376 Active, 9 In Hospital, 1 In ICU
The Ministry received 10069 test results — spanning 7 days — and 345 were positive, so there are now 376 active cases, of which 9 people are in hospital, with one person in ICU. A Government spokesperson said, “Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 10069 test results, and 345 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity... Read more of this article
Court Dismisses Case About School Covid Policy
The Court has dismissed an “application for judicial review and constitutional relief” in a case brought about the Covid testing policy in schools, in effect ruling on the Education Ministry’s side. The ruling said, “These judicial review proceedings relate to the decision by the Minister for Education [“the Minister” or “the... Read more of this article
April 29: Free 4th Dose Booster Clinic To Close
The Ministry of Health is reminding the public that the free fourth dose booster clinic “will close permanently on April 29th.” A spokesperson said, “Reminder from the Ministry of Health. The free fourth dose booster clinic at the site of the former art gallery in Crisson’s at 71 Front Street, across from the number five parking lot,... Read more of this article
Column: April Is Alcohol Awareness Month
[Column written by Dr. Jagpreet Chhatwal] April is Alcohol Awareness Month in Bermuda. While many of us enjoy a glass of wine with a meal or to celebrate a special occasion or holiday, alcohol consumption can tip into abuse more easily than you might expect. With the advent of the pandemic in 2020, many people began to drink more at home than they had... Read more of this article
BHB: 53 Of 1800 Staff Off Due To Covid
“We have and will continue to publicly share hospital-wide statistics, and out of all 1,800 staff members, we currently have 53 staff off work as positive cases or close contacts of positive cases,” the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] said. A spokesperson, “We have and will continue to publicly share hospital-wide statistics, and out of all 1,800... Read more of this article
Over 1700 Sign Petition To End Travel Form
An online petition has been launched calling for an end to Bermuda’s Covid-19 Travel Authorisation [TA], with the petition attaining over 1700 signatures as of this writing. The petition, which launched five days ago, says, “All Bermudians wish its government to get rid of the TA.” Comments on the petition by users include one saying “I... Read more of this article
