Oral antivirus treatment for COVID-19
COVID-19 antivirals and therapeutics, Paxlovid and Molnupiravir, are now available in Bermuda. These oral antivirals are available by prescription only from a physician.
“We are grateful to the UK Government and Government House... Read More
COVID-19 Vaccine Update
“I am pleased to advise that Bermuda has met our coronavirus vaccination goal to have a third of our eligible population receiving their 2nd and 3rd booster,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “This is good news, as... Read More
False Whatsapp message - COVID-Omicron XBB
The Ministry of Health is aware of a false Whatsapp message claiming that the COVID-Omicron XBB coronavirus is different, deadly and not easy to detect correctly. And that the COVID-Omicron XBB is 5 times more virulent than the Delta... Read More
Latest coronavirus variants detected in Bermuda
The latest variants of the coronavirus BF.7 and BQ.1 have been detected in Bermuda. The BF.7 is highly infectious (three times more than other variants) and spreads faster than other variants. Symptoms of the new BF.7 sub-variant are... Read More
Ministry of Health Holiday Season Update - Minister of Health's Remarks
Good afternoon.
As we head into the festive holiday season, we are reminding the public to take precautions to avoid catching the flu, coronavirus or Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and... Read More
32 Months Ago
Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, 32 months ago a State of Emergency was put in place in Bermuda on 1 April 2020. This followed the arrival in Bermuda of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 on 18 March 2022. The Government deemed it... Read More
Pop-up Clinic To Offer Newer COVID-19 Booster Shots for Eligible Residents
“I encourage eligible residents to take advantage of the opportunity to receive these newer COVID-19 booster shots designed to offer a defence against some of the newer variants,” said Minister of Health Kim Wilson as she encourages... Read More
Coronavirus Update 16 November 2022
“Sadly, there have been two coronavirus-related deaths since our last update,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson. “I extend my sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased.”
Since the last update, the... Read More
Travel Authorisation Refunds Now Underway
The Ministry of Health announces that Travel Authorisation (TA) refunds began on Monday, November 14.
Refunding will happen chronologically, starting from the 14th and working towards the 30th. The refund process is expected to... Read More
Coronavirus Vaccines Available at the Hamilton Health Clinic
Starting November 14th, the Pfizer-BioNTech original Adult formulation, and Moderna Bivalent coronavirus vaccines are available at the Hamilton Health Clinic, #3 Reid Street, every Tuesday from 9 am – 2 pm.
These... Read More