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These are frequently asked questions about the Covid-19 Pfizer/BioNTEch vaccine being used in Bermuda. A fuller list is available at https://www.gov.bm/vaccines-faqs Source: Department of Health
Is the vaccine safe?
The vaccine developed by Pfiz...
DATE: Apr 08, 2021
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Health
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Special childcare services will be offered to essential workers who are in need of daycare assistance for their children, the Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation said today.
A spokeswoman said: “The service is a similar programme which was prov...
DATE: Apr 07, 2021
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Health
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Six people were last night in intensive care in hospital as Bermuda recorded 28 new positive cases of Covid-19.
At a press conference Kim Wilson, the health minister, said the island’s active cases stood at 670, with 21 now in hospital, down from 22....
DATE: Apr 07, 2021
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Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
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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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
The WER Joell Tennis Stadium will be closed until April 17, the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport said today,
The Ministry, which said the closure was in the interests of safety in light of :the current pandemic concerns“, added it will update th...
DATE: Apr 06, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Twenty-two people were in hospital with Covid last night - with five in intensive care, Government said.
In total Bermuda logged 69 more positive cases of coronavirus after 3,234 tests over the weekend bringing the total number of active cases to 656...
DATE: Apr 06, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Fireifighters were last night called to put out a blaze in a kitchen at the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute in Devonshire.
Two vehicles and eight firefighters responded to the 8.49pm call after flames and smoke were seen coming out of the kitchen at...
DATE: Apr 06, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
The Green family has donated $100,000 to support Bermuda Hospitals Board’s Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic.
The donation comes following the Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Foundation’s recent appeal for donations to help cover a balance of funds needed to...
DATE: Apr 05, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today changed Bermuda’s Covid status to very high.
A spokeswoman for the US Consulate General said: “The CDC has adjusted the Travel Health Notice for Bermuda, changing its status from Level 2 to Leve...
DATE: Apr 05, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
News Staff