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Bermuda has logged its first two Covid-19 deaths, the Premier revealed tonight.
David Burt did not give details.
He added that the island had recorded two more cases of the disease, bringing the total to 39.
Mr Burt said 11 test results had come back...
DATE: Apr 07, 2020
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Anxiety and depression cases have spiked after restrictions to contain Covid-19 were imposed, a therapy centre said.
Claudia Cobon, a senior clinical psychologist at the Solstice clinic, said she had “definitely” seen an increase in worry and anxiety...
DATE: Apr 07, 2020
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Health
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Jonathan Bell
More troops are to be called up to boost the enforcement of the state of emergency shelter-in-place regulations, the Government said last night.
Wayne Caines, the national security minister, said he would today ask John Rankin, the Governor, to incre...
DATE: Apr 07, 2020
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda has suffered its first two deaths from Covid-19, it was revealed last night.
David Burt, the Premier, said he was “extremely sad” to break the news to the country.
He added: “All the days have been tough. The day I had today was not as tough...
DATE: Apr 07, 2020
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Bermudian-registered cruise ship is under police investigation in Australia after passengers — many later found to have been infected with Covid-19 — were allowed to disembark without being questioned about their health.
The Ruby Princess, owned b...
DATE: Apr 07, 2020
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A cruise ship with more than 20 Bermudians has docked in South Florida — but many passengers remain on board.
Hundreds of passengers were allowed to leave the Coral Princess after it docked on Saturday, but those with symptoms of Covid-19 or recoveri...
DATE: Apr 07, 2020
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A top marathon runner and husband of former Senate president Carol Ann Bassett has died.
Roderick Bassett was 68.
He was an athlete for more than 20 years until an injury sidelined his athletic career in 2008.
Ms Bassett said her husband “loved being...
DATE: Apr 07, 2020
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A church feeding programme will offer meal collection twice a week as the island grapples with the coronavirus crisis.
The Hamilton Seventh Day Adventist Church said that it had “a responsibility to be a continued light on a hill for those who are se...
DATE: Apr 07, 2020
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Health
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News Staff
Childcare services for essential workers are to be expanded.
Diallo Rabain, the Minister of Education, said the service, launched last Wednesday, was expected to grow to meet demand.
Mr Rabain added: “There is only one site operational at this point ...
DATE: Apr 07, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The public was warned today not to spread false information in the wake of rumours about inbound flights.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Tourism and Transport said the Government was aware of a voice note on social media that claimed six flights wit...
DATE: Apr 07, 2020
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes