Sadly, Bermuda recorded another COVID related death last night, taking the island death toll due to this pandemic to 127. But the number of active cases has dropped for the first time in weeks, with 123 new cases recorded since the last update on Monday, taking the number of active cases down to ... Read more
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Moderna To Seek Emergency Authorization For COVID-19 Vaccine Use For Kids Under 6
Health | March 24, 2022
New York Daily News: MANHATTAN, By Kate Feldman - Kids, prep those arms. Moderna announced Wednesday that it’s ready to ask the Food and Drug Administration for emergency authorization to begin administering the COVID-19 vaccine to children under 6 years old after testing a lower-dosage shot on... Read more
COVID-19 Infections Continue To Rise, 137 New Cases, 312 Active, 9 In Hospital
Health | March 22, 2022
Health officials warned that the number of COVID infections in Bermuda continues to rise, with 312 active cases reported in the latest round of 5,140 tests. According to the latest figures at last check, 137 were positive, with nine people battling the virus in hospital and none in intensive care... Read more
‘Scum Of The earth’: Drug Victims Face Purdue Pharma Owners
Health | March 11, 2022
Associated Press: NEW YORK — Angry, defiant and sometimes tearful, more than two dozen Americans whose lives were upended by the opioid crisis finally had their long-awaited chance Thursday to confront in court some members of the family they blame for fueling it. They were unsparing as they un... Read more
Opioid Crisis Victims To Confront Purdue Pharma’s Owners
Health | March 10, 2022
Associated Press: By Geoff Mulvihill - Their advocacy helped send Purdue Pharma into bankruptcy and is forcing the family that has controlled the company for generations to relinquish ownership and provide billions of dollars for communities to combat opioid addiction. But what victims of opioid ... Read more
Public Health Awards 2022
Health | March 8, 2022
News Release: HAMILTON, Bermuda - The Department of Health is inviting nominations for the Public Health Awards 2022. This year the Public Health Awards will recognise an individual and an organisation for their contribution in preventing the spread of coronavirus for the safety and health of the co... Read more
COVID-19: 109 New Cases, 180 Active Cases,12 In KEMH, Fortunately None In ICU
Health | March 8, 2022
Health Ministry officials reported 109 new COVID cases in the latest round of test 6,588 test results recorded between last Wednesday to Saturday. There are currently 180 active cases, with 12 people battling the coronavirus in hospital. Fortunately, there are no patients with the virus in intens... Read more
Mandatory COVID Jabs For NHS Staff In England To End From Mid-March
Health | March 2, 2022
The Guardian: LONDON, England, By Andrew Gregory - Mandatory COVID jabs for health and social care workers in England will be scrapped on March 15, Sajid Javid has said, as he confirmed staff will no longer be required by law to get vaccinated. The rules came into force for care home st... Read more
Updated Quarantine Policy For Schools
Health | March 2, 2022
News Release: HAMILTON, Bermuda - Following consultation with the Ministry of Health, the Minister of Education, Diallo Rabain announced updates to the Quarantine Policy for Schools which are effective immediately. The following updates have been made: Vaccinated Positive Cases -Quarantine ... Read more
Antigen & Saliva Screening For Back To School
Health | March 1, 2022
News Release: HAMILTON, Bermuda - The Ministry of Education advises that all school students and staff were COVID tested last week, with verified antigen tests, permitting all negative students to return to in-school learning this upcoming week. Middle and Senior school students will resume twice... Read more
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