FIRST CONFIRMED CASE OF MONKEYPOX

The Ministry of Health can confirm that Bermuda is today (21.7.22) reporting its first confirmed case of monkeypox. For reasons of confidentiality, the person cannot be identified. However, the patient is in isolation, and the Ministry of Health is investigating potential close contacts and will notify anyone who may have been exposed. Acting Minister of […]

 

SHE LEADS

As part of the She Leads: A Real-World Readiness Programme, Bermuda Red Cross was thrilled to have a part.  We hosted 25 young ladies in our Thrift Shop, where they were able to select appropriate clothing for a job interview.  This turned into something more because many of them hadn’t been in a thrift shop […]

 

MINISTRY OF HEALTH COVID-19 UPDATE JULY 20 2022

COVID-19 Update 20 July 2022 Wednesday, July 20th, 2022 “I am sad to report that Bermuda has had another coronavirus-related death,” said Acting Minister of Health, Jason Hayward. “I extend sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased.” Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 4020 test results, and 266 […]

 

MINISTRY OF HEALTH COVID-19 UPDATE JULY 13 2022

COVID-19 Update 13 July 2022 Wednesday, July 13th, 2022 “Sadly, we had a coronavirus-related death since our last update,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson. “I extend my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and loved ones of the deceased.” Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 3982 test results, and 321 […]

 

MINISTRY OF HEALTH COVID-19 UPDATE JUNE 15 2022

COVID-19 Update 15 June 2022 Wednesday, June 15th, 2022 The Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit database is currently offline due to technical difficulties. Therefore, COVID-19 statistics are not able to be provided today. An update will be provided once the situation is resolved, which we anticipate in the coming days. The Ministry of Health reminds the public that the current […]

 

Survivor pays emotional tribute to couple who died in house explosion

  A senior who escaped after an explosion destroyed his house has described being plunged into darkness as his wall and ceiling collapsed around him. But Stanley Thompson, 82, who was released from hospital yesterday more than a month after the incident, said what he endured paled in comparison to the family of Oscar and […]