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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
