Hashtag: #ZikaVirus
Buzzfeed Reports: Pregnant Tourists & Bermuda
BuzzFeed News recently did a story looking into Bermuda as a Zika-safe-haven and how this has led to a boom in pregnant tourists visiting the island. The story says, “The recent spread of Zika virus, which causes serious birth defects such as microcephaly, has sent pregnant women, and women who plan to become pregnant, on a hunt for safe vacation... Read more of this article
Carnival Goers Urged To Protect Against Zika
The Department of Health is urging people “travelling to Trinidad and Tobago for the upcoming carnival to protect themselves against Zika virus, which is present in Trinidad and Tobago.” Minister of Health and Seniors, Jeanne Atherden said, “I urge carnival goers to protect themselves against the Zika virus due to its potential to cause... Read more of this article
Govt Confirms Second Case: Imported Zika Virus
The Department of Health confirmed that a “person who recently travelled to a Zika-affected country” has been diagnosed with Zika, which represents the second confirmed imported [travel-related] case of Zika virus in Bermuda. “Although widespread, ongoing local transmission remains unlikely, the public is asked to guard against mosquito... Read more of this article
First Imported Case Of Zika Virus In Bermuda
The Department of Health confirmed that a “person who recently travelled to a Zika-affected country has been diagnosed with Zika” which “represents the first confirmed imported [travel-related] case of Zika virus in Bermuda.” “This person was known to the Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit [ESU] and Vector Control as a... Read more of this article
Suspected Cases Of Zika Virus In Bermuda
The Ministry of Health and Seniors has confirmed that there are “several people who recently returned from overseas who are suspected of having Zika virus.” A spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Health and Seniors does not discuss the specifics of individual cases, but can confirm that there are several people who recently returned... Read more of this article
New Mosquito Traps Targeting Aedes Albopictus
In an effort to kill the species of mosquitoes that could potentially carry Zika virus, the Department of Health’s Vector Control team is placing In2Care Mosquito Traps around Bermuda. Close up of the mosquito trap “Bermuda is currently Zika free. In addition, Bermuda does not have the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which is the most common and most... Read more of this article
Beenie Man Contracts Zika, Skips Canada Show
[Updated] Reggae artist Beenie Man — who performed in Bermuda on July 27th — has apparently contracted the Zika Virus, causing him to miss a scheduled performance in Canada. During his performance in Bermuda the singer told the crowd he was feeling sick and unofficial reports suggest he was visibly ill backstage following his performance. In... Read more of this article
New Mosquito Traps: Effort To Prevent Zika Virus
The Department of Health’s Vector Control team today [June 28] announced that it will be piloting the In2Care Mosquito Trap in Bermuda in the ongoing campaign to control mosquitoes. “Bermuda is currently Zika free. As part of a concerted effort to keep the island Zika free, these new mosquito traps are designed to specifically attract the Aedes... Read more of this article
Bermuda 2000 Appointed NOsquito Distributor
Bermuda 2000, operators of the RUBiS Causeway Service Station, said have been appointed the exclusive distributor in Bermuda for NOsquito, a product they said is designed to help combat the spread of the Zika virus, and other vector diseases spread by mosquito. Graeme Hagen, Owner of Bermuda 2000 said: “With the spread of the ZIKA virus throughout... Read more of this article
Bermuda Marks Mosquito Awareness Week
Eliminating mosquito breeding sites, avoiding mosquito bites, and protecting pregnant women from Zika virus are the key messages of the inaugural Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week, launched yesterday by the Caribbean Public Health Agency [CARPHA], the Pan American Health Organization [PAHO] and the CARICOM Secretariat. With the slogan “Fight the bite,... Read more of this article
Ministry: How To Keep Zika Virus Out Of Bermuda
The Ministry of Health, Seniors and Environment said that while have been no cases of Zika virus identified in Bermuda, it is “important to maintain prevention efforts,” so they wish to update the public on how to keep Zika virus out of Bermuda. “Good travel health habits, local mosquito control and prevention of mosquito bites, at... Read more of this article
Conde Nast Cites Us As “Zika Free Destination”
Bermuda is included in a Condé Nast Traveler article entitled “7 Zika-Free Destinations to Travel to Right Now”, with the travel publication saying that with warnings about the dangers of the Zika virus, it “may be tempting to postpone your trip” and noting that “some countries not currently affected by the outbreak.” The... Read more of this article
IOC “Confident” That Rio Olympics Will Be Safe
The Bermuda Olympic Association said it is their “intention to have Bermuda’s qualifying athletes compete” at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, saying they “will ensure Bermuda’s athletes and representatives who travel to the Games are aware of the risks and advised to take precautions against mosquito bites.” “World Health... Read more of this article
BHB Advisory: Zika Virus & Blood Donation
With the Zika Virus recently classified as a ‘Public Health Emergency of International Concern,’ the Bermuda Hospitals Board Blood is requesting anyone who donated blood after travelling anywhere in Mexico, Central or South America, the Caribbean or elsewhere in the tropics in the previous 28 days and who has developed two or more of the... Read more of this article
Ministry Of Health Issues Zika Virus Update
The Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit of the Ministry of Health, Seniors and Environment would like to update the public on its efforts regarding the prevention of the Zika Virus, a mosquito-borne illness that results in fever, rash and joint pains, among other symptoms. A spokesperson said, “The Ministry has a very robust mosquito monitoring... Read more of this article
Health Ministry Issues Zika Virus Advisory
The Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit of the Ministry of Health, Seniors and Environment said they would like to update the public on the prevention of Zika Virus, a mosquito-borne illness that results in fever, rash and joint pains, among other symptoms. There have been no cases thus far of Zika Virus infection reported in Bermuda, the Ministry said. In... Read more of this article
