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Free face masks are to be given to the homeless in a joint initiative by the City of Hamilton and the Department of Health.
Meanwhile, the City said it has hired a private company to conduct an assessment of homelessness in Bermuda while government i...
DATE: Apr 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
More than 2,000 people have now tested positive for Covid since reported numbers began, the Health Minister said last night.
The “ominous” milestone came as Government said 37 new cases were reported out of 1,528 test results received - a test posit...
DATE: Apr 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Young people grappling with the realities of the Covid-19 pandemic can now benefit from a virtual group therapy programme.
Connect Virtual is a Zoom-based programme initiated by Solstice, a psychological and psychiatric treatment centre in Pembroke.
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DATE: Apr 15, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Another person has died of Covid-19, the Health Minister announced last night.
It brings the total number of Covid-19-related deaths in Bermuda to 17.
Kim Wilson said: “This is devastating news, and I extend my sincerest condolences to the families a...
DATE: Apr 14, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
On the first day of Bermuda’s second lockdown, Sarah Lagan toured an eerily quiet Hamilton where car parks were empty and those that were working were enjoying some peace and quiet.
The roads, sidewalks and waters of Hamilton were eerily quiet f...
DATE: Apr 14, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The Premier, David Burt, tonight outlined a raft of restrictions which he hopes will act as a “circuit breaker” to help stem the rise in cases of Covid-19.
It came as the number of people in hospital with Covid-19 increased by five to 41, the Govern...
DATE: Apr 13, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A former top youth athlete has launched a fundraising appeal for a kidney transplant that could save her life.
Daliesha Dill, who once represented Bermuda overseas as a 100 metres runner, is now barely able to walk as a result of kidney failure and ...
DATE: Apr 09, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Kerbside dining has been an “absolute lifeline” for businesses and should become a permanent option, according to the Chamber of Commerce.
It was introduced as a temporary measure to enable restaurants to operate in line with Covid restrictions and w...
DATE: Apr 07, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Insurance company, BF&M has donated $25,000 towards the cost of running the hospital’s vaccination clinic.
The donation came in response to an appeal by the Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Foundation which hopes to raise $220,000 to cover a shortfall i...
DATE: Apr 06, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A group of sporting enthusiasts have launched a fundraiser for Wolves football coach and player Vincent Minors who was diagnosed with colon cancer last month.
They have organised a golf tournament to help raise money to pay for Mr Minors’ medical exp...
DATE: Mar 31, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan