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Dozens of homeless people in an emergency shelter at a secondary school were out on the streets yesterday after they were ordered to leave during daytime hours.
Wayne Caines, the Minister of National Security, said last night that the temporary shelt...
DATE: Apr 09, 2020
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Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A nature camp that went online as a way around coronavirus lockdown has been hailed as a success.
The Bermuda Zoological Society said using remote learning for its popular spring break camp would help the launch of a BZS online schools programme.
Jam...
DATE: Apr 08, 2020
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Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Opposition voiced thanks for a charter flight bringing residents home, as well as the Government’s call for landlords to the show compassion for tenants.
Craig Cannonier, the leader of the One Bermuda Alliance, thanked John Rankin, the Governor, ...
DATE: Apr 08, 2020
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Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A British Airways charter flight returned 129 people who had been stranded in Britain to the island yesterday.
The aircraft delivered passengers, including seniors and students, as well as 1,800 virus test kits and personal protection equipment for e...
DATE: Apr 07, 2020
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Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Anxiety and depression cases have spiked after restrictions to contain Covid-19 were imposed, a therapy centre said.
Claudia Cobon, a senior clinical psychologist at the Solstice clinic, said she had “definitely” seen an increase in worry and anxiety...
DATE: Apr 07, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A new test to check for people who have recovered from Covid-19 and have immunity is being looked for, the Government has said.
David Burt, the Premier, said blood tests to check for immunity was “something we are looking to be procured”.
But he adde...
DATE: Apr 02, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Bus drivers tasked with transporting hospital staff refused to work because they were not provided with personal protective equipment, the Bermuda Public Services Union announced today.
Armell Thomas, the union president, said Department of Public Tr...
DATE: Apr 02, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The threshold for the importation of medical cannabis has rocketed to 2,000 grams a year from an annual limit of just one gram per year.
A spokeswoman for the health ministry said the Government was “processing an application for a commercial importe...
DATE: Mar 30, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A handful of American citizens caught a ride home to the United States last night after two flights brought in Bermudian residents and students stranded in the US by the coronavirus pandemic.
The Bermuda Business Development Agency said it had teamed...
DATE: Mar 27, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Hospital staff today highlighted a safety message as many people work from home or are on quarantine as a result of Covid-19 restrictions.
Perioperative staff, who provide surgical services, were pictured holding up messages to the public.
The remind...
DATE: Mar 26, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell