https://coronavirus.bernews.com/covid-19-world-news/ Mon, 05 Sep 2022 15:26:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://coronavirus.bernews.com/moderna-sues-pfizer-biontech-over-vaccine/ Fri, 26 Aug 2022 21:13:33 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=25968 Moderna has commenced legal action againsy Pfizer and BioNTech, alleging that their Covid vaccine copied its technology. The New York Times reported, “Moderna on Friday sued Pfizer and BioNTech, alleging that their Covid vaccine copied its groundbreaking technology. “Moderna said in a statement that Pfizer and BioNTech infringed on patents filed between 2010 and 2016 […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/queen-elizabeth-tests-positive-for-covid-19/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 12:41:21 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=25469 Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for the coronavirus, Buckingham Palace announced today [Feb 20]. The 95-year-old is “experiencing mild cold-like symptoms” but expects to continue light duties at Windsor over the coming week, the palace said, adding that “she will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all appropriate guidelines.” “The Queen, […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/reports-philippines-puts-bermuda-on-red-list/ Fri, 01 Oct 2021 11:00:47 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=24274 According to multiple reports from media in the Philippines, Bermuda has been placed on their ‘red list,’ and “travel restrictions have been imposed on travelers from “high risk” countries that are under the red list.” A statement from the Philippine News Agency — the newswire service of the Philippine government — said, “The Philippines has placed […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/reports-us-to-require-vaccination-to-enter/ Tue, 21 Sep 2021 14:00:12 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=24106 The United States reportedly plans to institute new travel rules starting in November, which will require “all foreign nationals arriving in the United States to show proof of being fully vaccinated.” The CNN website said, “The United States plans to ease travel restrictions on all fully vaccinated foreign visitors starting in November, the White House […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/pfizer-covid-vaccine-given-full-fda-approval/ Mon, 23 Aug 2021 14:00:52 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=23586 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now officially approved the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, amending the prior emergency use authorization to a full approval. The FDA website said, “Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine has been known as the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, and will now be marketed as […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/fda-additional-dose-for-immunocompromised/ Sat, 14 Aug 2021 11:55:14 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=23508 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorizations for the Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines to “allow for the use of an additional dose in certain immunocompromised individuals, specifically, solid organ transplant recipients or those who are diagnosed with conditions that are considered to have an equivalent level of immunocompromise.” The FDA […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/canada-to-require-vaccines-for-air-travellers/ Sat, 14 Aug 2021 11:44:23 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=23506 The Government of Canada will “require employees in the federally regulated air, rail, and marine transportation sectors to be vaccinated” and the “vaccination requirement will also extend to certain travellers” which “includes all commercial air travellers.” A statement on the Canadian Government’s official website said, “As soon as possible in the fall and no later […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/report-us-may-require-visitors-to-be-vaccinated/ Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:00:32 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=23420 The United States is reportedly considering a plan to require most foreign visitors to be vaccinated, according to reports from major international and US media outlets including the Associated Press, CNN, Reuters, and the New York Times. A report from Reuters said, “The Biden administration is developing a plan to require nearly all foreign visitors to the […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/cvs-covid-sweepstakes-offers-trip-to-bermuda/ Tue, 01 Jun 2021 13:00:18 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=22708 In an effort to encourage Americans to get vaccinated against Covid-19, CVS Health has launched its #OneStepCloser sweepstakes, with a number of prizes available, including a trip to Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “CVS Health [CVS] today announced that beginning June 1, eligible customers who received or plan to receive a Covid-19 vaccination through CVS Health […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/bacardi-donates-100k-to-support-india/ Mon, 10 May 2021 15:00:27 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=22301 Bacardi Limited, which is headquartered in Bermuda, will be donating $100,000 to help India in its fight against the Covid-19 virus. A spokesperson said, “Bacardi Limited announces today a USD $100,000 contribution to Give India to help the country in its fight against the COVID-19 virus. “Funding provided by Bacardi is earmarked to provide immediate […]]]>