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The number of active Covid-19 infections has dropped, despite another 20 cases logged.
A Ministry of Health spokeswoman said that the new cases were among 1,315 test results that came back to health officials today.
Four came in from overseas – a non...
DATE: Apr 24, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A fresh appeal for youngsters to sign up for an anti-abuse programme was made by a child protection charity yesterday.
The Coalition for the Protection of Children appealed to primary and middle school pupils to join its Safety Matters classes as Apr...
DATE: Apr 24, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
A family unable to visit a loved one in hospital because of Covid-19 restrictions has appealed for visiting rights for relatives who have the full vaccine.
A woman with a relative in the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital said her family was distresse...
DATE: Apr 24, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways, Investigations Editor
A Covid-19 vaccination programme got a major shot in the arm after a fundraising appeal raised about $500,000 – more than double the original target.
Lisa Sheppard, the executive director of the Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Foundation, which organise...
DATE: Apr 24, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
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 total of 31 coronavirus cases were confirmed at the weekend and the number of patients in intensive care went up one to eight.
But the number of active infections dropped from 782 to 720.
The number of people in hospital remained at 31 with one mor...
DATE: Apr 23, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Ministry of Health tonight appealed to the public to take advantage walk-in service at the Bermuda College Covid-19 vaccination centre.
The centre is offering walk-ins for anyone over the the age of 16 today until 8pm, and between 9am and 3pm on ...
DATE: Apr 23, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda recorded its 23rd Covid-19-related death yesterday – the sixth in the space of a week.
Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, said: “This is distressing news, and my heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends who are now grieving the...
DATE: Apr 23, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A cancer charity yesterday appealed for support for its biggest fundraiser of the year next month.
The Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre said the success of the annual Relay for Life event was crucial after last year’s event raised significantly less ...
DATE: Apr 23, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The ability to detect breast cancer has been boosted with new hi-tech 3D unit and what could be the island’s first automated breast ultrasound unit.
The machines will be installed at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital this month.
A hospital spokes...
DATE: Apr 23, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell