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The Ministry of Health is investigating a Covid-19 exposure at Paget Primary School, it was revealed last night.
A spokeswoman for the Ministry said the person confirmed to have the virus has been isolated.
She said: “The Epidemiology and Surveillanc...
DATE: Mar 18, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The year-long battle against the Covid-19 pandemic was remembered by the health minister yesterday as the island marks the anniversary of the island’s first cases today.
Kim Wilson admitted she was almost overwhelmed in the pandemic’s early stages as...
DATE: Mar 18, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
People who throw parties and events with more than 25 people could force the introduction of tougher restrictions to combat the coronavirus, the health minister warned last night.
Kim Wilson said: “I must remind the rule breakers – those holding par...
DATE: Mar 17, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Bill Zuill
Almost half the population will be able to get the double shot of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine after fresh supplies of the drug arrive this week.
Government House confirmed today that 15,210 doses of vaccine, along with ancillary equipment, will be br...
DATE: Mar 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Government said that Northlands Primary School will be open today, despite concerns of a Covid-19 contamination at the facility.
The Ministry of Health’s Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit identified a potential exposure this morning, but ruled that ...
DATE: Mar 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
People who went to two nightspots last week should get an urgent test for the coronavirus, a health official warned last night.
The health ministry spokeswoman said customers at Legends Bar, on Somerset Road, Sandys between March 6 and March 12 may ...
DATE: Mar 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Police broke up a birthday party that breached Covid-19 regulations on Sunday night.
A police spokesman said the organiser, a 40-year-old woman, was reported for prosecution.
The venue, said to be a guest house in the East End, was not identified.
A ...
DATE: Mar 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Bermuda’s travel health status was today upgraded for the second time this month by the US Centres for Disease Control.
A spokeswoman for the US Consulate said the island was moved from Level 3 to Level 2 - “Covid-19 moderate“.
Bermuda’s status was s...
DATE: Mar 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
More than three-quarters of the current active Covid-19 cases in Bermuda are the UK variant, Premier David Burt said in a series of tweets.
And he urged the community to continue to be vigilant, saying, “coronavirus is real, but we can’t let our gua...
DATE: Mar 15, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The cost of some medication will be cut after legislation was passed allowing Government to set maximum prices for some commonly used drugs.
On Friday, MPs passed amendments to the Bermuda Health Council Amendment Act which will introduce a national...
DATE: Mar 15, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell