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A call for new blood donors has been made after donations were impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
The Bermuda Blood Donor Centre team asked residents to “give the gift of life” and become a blood donor “even if they have not donated before”.
A Ber...
DATE: Dec 24, 2020
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Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
The Bermuda Hospitals Board surgery leader was today announced as the new Chief of Staff.
Wesley Miller will take up the position next month after it was left vacant by Michael Richmond, who became BHB chief executive and president earlier this year....
DATE: Dec 18, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
The Bermuda Hospitals Board surgery leader was today announced as the new Chief of Staff.
Wesley Miller will take up the position next month after it was left vacant by Michael Richmond, who became BHB chief executive and president earlier this year....
DATE: Dec 17, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Customers were warned about longer waiting times when a bank changes its hours temporarily from next week after a rise in Covid-19 transmissions on the island.
Butterfield Bank’s Reid Street, St George's and Somerset locations will be open to custome...
DATE: Dec 17, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
The number of active cases of coronavirus hit 221 yesterday, more than double the number a week earlier, Government figures revealed last night.
Eighteen more people tested positive for Covid-19, the health ministry said, while five recovered. Just ...
DATE: Dec 17, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
The leader of a domestic violence support agency has been named among other campaigners from around the world in a list of role models working to end attacks on women.
Laurie Shiell, the executive director of Centre Against Abuse, was one of 16 peopl...
DATE: Dec 17, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Younger pupils at Somersfield Academy switched to remote learning today after a possible exposure at the school to someone who tested positive for the coronavirus.
They joined secondary students who moved to virtual classes at the beginning of this w...
DATE: Dec 16, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Another 25 coronavirus cases were found in the latest test results that came back to health officials, it was revealed last night.
Kim Wilson, the health minister, added that the seven-day average of the virus’ real-time reproduction number had reach...
DATE: Dec 15, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Specialists helpers for expectant mothers will not be allowed to attend births at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital until the risk of coronavirus transmission dropped.
The Bermuda Hospitals Board said that guidelines for “designated support peopl...
DATE: Dec 14, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Residents and visitors were asked by the Premier today to download the WeHealth Bermuda app to aid the fight against the coronavirus.
David Burt pleaded with employers to insist that staff working in offices use the technology and suggested gyms and ...
DATE: Dec 11, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter