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Thousands of people had signed a petition by last night to ask the Government not to impose travel restrictions on unvaccinated residents.
But David Burt, the Premier, insisted the country would stay on course to keep the island safe from the coronav...
DATE: Apr 28, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Government’s decision to shut down the island and its economy for the next two months as part of the battle against Covid-19 yesterday got a mixed reaction from business leaders yesterday.
The Bermuda Employers’ Council said that Government’s pla...
DATE: Apr 27, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
The Covid-19 pandemic has claimed another life and brought the total death toll to 24, the health minister announced last night.
Kim Wilson said: “Sadly, today, I must report that Bermuda has recorded another death of someone who was Covid positive....
DATE: Apr 26, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
The Government’s claim that 70 per cent of the population will be vaccinated against Covid-19 by the end of next month was last night questioned by the Opposition.
Michael Dunkley, the One Bermuda Alliance shadow health minister, raised concerns afte...
DATE: Apr 26, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A former Bermuda Idol winner who needs life-saving medical treatment overseas has been airlifted to a hospital in Boston.
Latosha Codrington, a singer in clubs and churches across the island, suffered a heart attack last Tuesday and later developed ...
DATE: Apr 26, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
The Opposition yesterday raised a red flag over the low number of healthcare staff who have had the Covid-19 vaccine.
Michael Dunkley, the One Bermuda Alliance’s shadow health minister, said he was concerned after The Royal Gazette revealed that onl...
DATE: Apr 24, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A law firm has donated $25,000 to help fund the Bermuda Hospitals Board’s vaccination programme.
The money was presented to the board’s charitable foundation this week by Appleby and will be used to pay for staff salaries and administrative costs.
Th...
DATE: Apr 22, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A fundraising campaign for a Covid-19 vaccination programme has received a welcome shot in the arm thanks to the fundraising efforts of a local insurance company.
Coralisle Group Insurance has $25,000 to the Bermuda Hospital Board Charitable Foundati...
DATE: Apr 21, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
None of the 40 Covid-19 patients currently in hospital received a vaccine against the condition before they became ill.
Currently, 34 patients suffering from the virus are on two wards at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital – with a further six patient...
DATE: Apr 21, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Regiment troops have been praised for their dedication to duty while enforcing stay-at-home safety regulations.
The Royal Bermuda Regiment was embodied last week after Government imposed strict public safety regulations in an effort to stem the recen...
DATE: Apr 20, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan