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Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers have completed their first weekend since “shelter-in- place” rules to combat Covid-19 were introduced.
The new regime — a 24-hour lockdown except for essential trips — was enforced by RBR-manned checkpoints and mobile ...
DATE: Apr 06, 2020
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Residents have been advised by the Government to wear cloth face masks when they visit shops and gas stations.
Updated social distancing guidelines asked people to avoid the use of surgical masks if possible.
The Ministry of Health guidance said: “Th...
DATE: Apr 04, 2020
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Fiona McWhirter
The family of a missing man today appealed to the public to look out for him despite the 24-hour lockdown now in force.
Mervyn Grant, the brother-in-law of Robert Douglas, asked people to keep the 71-year-old in mind during their limited movement aro...
DATE: Apr 04, 2020
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Residents have to “dig deep” over the next two weeks to help the island avoid a devastating outbreak of Covid-19, the Premier said yesterday.David Burt insisted Bermuda could slow the spread of the novel coronavirus that causes the deadly disease, as...
DATE: Apr 03, 2020
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The Commissioner of Police asked members of the public yesterday to look out for each other as the island faced a 14-day lockdown.
Stephen Corbishley said people should make sure they could contact others who were alone or at risk and that a list of ...
DATE: Apr 03, 2020
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Fiona McWhirter
A “very difficult” time lies ahead the Chief Medical Officer warned yesterday as Bermuda prepared for a prolonged 24-hour curfew imposed to stem the tide of Covid-19 cases.
Cheryl Peek-Ball highlighted that the 14-day lockdown was designed to help pr...
DATE: Apr 02, 2020
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Colourful kites made by residents on a Salvation Army programme will be up for sale despite Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.
The Harbour Light addiction and rehabilitation centre has been given special permission to sell dozens of the client creations...
DATE: Apr 02, 2020
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Fiona McWhirter
A 24-hour lockdown will be imposed for 14 days from Saturday in the battle against Covid-19, the Premier announced.
David Burt said yesterday that he had asked John Rankin, the Governor, to declare a state of emergency and that the public, with the e...
DATE: Apr 02, 2020
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Fiona McWhirter
Bermuda has hit a “different stage” of the coronavirus crisis, the Premier said yesterday after five more positive tests for Covid-19 pushed the total to 32.
David Burt added that he would consult with the Chief Medical Officer and health minister to...
DATE: Apr 01, 2020
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Fiona McWhirter
Significant progress on preparations for an influx of Covid-19 patients has been made at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, its chief of staff said.
Michael Richmond explained that the Bermuda Hospitals Board had planned for the worst.
He said on...
DATE: Apr 01, 2020
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Fiona McWhirter