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A vaccination clinic set up yesterday to tackle an outbreak of canine parvovirus was successful but much work remains, a veterinarian has said.
Laura Tucker, president of the Bermuda Veterinary Association, said 154 dogs were brought to the clinic a...
DATE: Aug 23, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
New public health regulations requiring patrons to have a SafeKey could be “the final nail in the coffin” for businesses struggling to survive the Covid-19 pandemic, Michael Dunkley has warned.
The Shadow Minister of National Security and Health adde...
DATE: Aug 23, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The number of Covid-19 cases has risen to 124 after 35 positive test results were logged last week.
The results came from 7,434 tests carried out last Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. One person is in intensive care while the remaining 123 are under p...
DATE: Aug 23, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Non-vaccinated travellers flying to Bermuda are almost five times more likely to test positive for Covid-19 than those who are fully vaccinated, according to statistics.
While data collated from arrivals at the L.F. Wade International Airport show th...
DATE: Aug 23, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
New rules requiring customers to have the SafeKey proof of Covid-19 vaccination or a negative test did not appear to have affected bars and restaurants on Front Street last night as they appeared to be enjoying brisk business.
A manager in one bar an...
DATE: Aug 21, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
The Minister of Health has issued a reminder to the public about the availability of Covid-19 vaccinations.
Kim Wilson said that anyone wishing to get the vaccine can do so via appointment or walk-in at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital on any Tuesd...
DATE: Aug 21, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A gym owner yesterday said she will refuse to follow government regulations requiring members to have a SafeKey.
Karen Hodgkins, who owns Magnum Power Force Gym on Church Street in Pembroke, said in order for the gym to survive it would be “business...
DATE: Aug 20, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Tougher regulations designed to curb the spread of Covid-19 will come into force at 6pm tomorrow, the Government announced tonight.
The SafeKey system for indoor public spaces where masks can be removed will be introduced for indoor dining, bars, clu...
DATE: Aug 20, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Patrons of bars and restaurants will have to prove they do not have the Covid-19 virus or are immunised, under new public safety regulations due to come into force tomorrow.
Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, announced the measure last night after ...
DATE: Aug 19, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Tougher public safety measures are expected to be announced today after 52 new cases of the coronavirus were announced last night.
Kim Wilson, the health minister, confirmed that the Cabinet met yesterday to consider changes to the regulations “give...
DATE: Aug 18, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan