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The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted “deep-rooted inequities and gaps in our country’s social safety net”, the president of the Bermuda Public Services Union said tonight. Armell Thomas, speaking on the eve of International Workers’ Day, asked the G...

A Pan American Health Organisation expert helped one of Bermuda’s laboratories set up for coronavirus tests. Lionel Gresh, of the PAHO Health Emergencies Department, said that a “good working relationship” continued with Helix Genetic and Scientific ...

Covid-19 deaths might already have reached at least 25 without a government-imposed lockdown, a worst-case disease spread model has suggested. Figures released by the Government showed that without precautions, the island could have seen more than 12...

The Ministry of National Security is advising the public of the new swabbing schedule for essential workers requiring Covid-19 testing. Effective now through Friday, essential workers can schedule their appointment from 2pm until 7pm. Walk-ins are al...

The charity Family Centre expects a “significant uptick” in those requiring its help, as the impact of the coronavirus pandemic ripples through the community. Sandy De Silva, the charity’s director of services, said Covid-19 challenges would mean “an...

A sixth Covid-19 related death was recorded in Bermuda, the Premier confirmed last night. It was understood the person was a resident at the Westmeath Residential and Nursing Home, where 13 cases, including two staff members, were confirmed earlier. ...

David Burt said last night that he directed health officials to test everyone at the island’s largest nursing home as soon as the first case of Covid-19 was found there, but that “regrettably” it didn’t happen. The Premier was responding to questions...

Another British Government-organised air bridge flight touched down Friday night with a cargo of extra Covid-19 test kits and other medical supplies — as well as 97 Bermuda residents who were stranded in Britain. John Rankin, the Governor, said “I am...

Civil servants will not agree to austerity measures until there is a clear plan for the economy, the head of the island’s white collar union warned last night. Armell Thomas, the president of the Bermuda Public Services Union, highlighted the crucial...

March 24: Health officials meet with care home directors to discuss ways that care homes can protect seniors from Covid-19. Measures discussed include banning visitors, boosting cleaning and emergency plans if residents are infected. April 8: a seni...