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A returning resident who went into mandatory supervised quarantine tested positive for Covid-19 three days after returning to island, the Ministry of Health said last night.
The case was among five new cases of Covid-19 - all of whom were travellers...
DATE: Jul 07, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Stroke patients will be routinely screened for depression, the Bermuda Hospitals Board has announced.
Various hospital departments and disciplines are involved in the new process at the Primary Stroke Centre including allied health professionals (oc...
DATE: Jul 06, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The rate of infections from the coronavirus is lower than a year ago in southern hemisphere countries which are going into winter, according to scientists.
Margherita Ghiselli, Regional Immunisation Adviser for Public Health of Pan American Health Or...
DATE: Jul 06, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Youngsters will learn how to identify and avoid abusive relationships as part of an upcoming event.
Rena Lalgie, the Governor, and Alison Crocket, the Deputy Governor are guest speakers at the three-day Student Leadership Camp hosted in partnership ...
DATE: Jul 06, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The Hamilton Rotary Club has donated $5,000 to the Friends of Hospice charity.
The money will support the building fund for the new Agape palliative and hospice care facility.
The donation was made possible through the fundraising efforts of longsta...
DATE: Jul 06, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Government has clarified incorrect information posted on its website about mask requirements for young children attending childcare facilities.
The www.gov.bm website had said that children aged two years and above were required to wear masks “at al...
DATE: Jul 05, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Travellers recently returning to the island were mistakenly sent home to quarantine, the government has admitted.
A Ministry of Health spokeswoman said last night the 17 travellers did not fall within categories exempted from mandatory hotel quaranti...
DATE: Jul 03, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
David Burt, the Premier, has said the community should rally together for causes such as comforting the families of two men killed in separate incidents last week, in a statement defending Bermuda’s border control policy.
The Premier also warned of ...
DATE: Jun 29, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A public demonstration is planned to take place at the Cabinet building next Tuesday, according to a flyer circulating on social media.
The flyer is said to be supported by “concerned citizens” and police are aware of the event.
The flyer reads: “We...
DATE: Jun 26, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A women’s charity has rejected a $20,000 donation from a US fashion retailer because of controversy over a raft-up organised on a marketing trip to the island.
The Women’s Resource Centre was offered the cash on Tuesday by “an individual” who did no...
DATE: Jun 17, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan