https://coronavirus.bernews.com/section/antigentests/ Fri, 04 Mar 2022 14:25:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://coronavirus.bernews.com/argus-customers-raise-nearly-20k-for-charity/ Thu, 03 Mar 2022 21:54:27 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=25525 The Argus Group has raised nearly $20,000 for local charities with the help of its customers. A spokesperson said, “The funds raised were used to purchase 10,000 antigen test kits for the island’s 32 nonprofit organisations and were distributed throughout February. “Last November, Argus partnered with The Phoenix Stores for the community fundraiser by purchasing […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/cg-distributes-more-than-75000-antigen-tests/ Thu, 20 Jan 2022 18:04:44 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=25242 CG Insurance has distributed more than 75,000 rapid antigen test kits free of charge since late October in an effort to help curb the spread of Covid-19 in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The kits, which are authorised by the MHRA for use in the UK and approved by the Bermuda Government, offer a quick and […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/arrivals-day-10-dropped-day-4-to-be-antigen/ Fri, 14 Jan 2022 20:21:02 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=25186 [Updated] The testing requirements for arriving passengers are set to change, with the day 10 test to be dropped, while the day 4 test will change from a PCR test to a verified antigen test. Speaking at yesterday’s [Jan 13] press conference, Health Minister Kim Wilson said, “Currently, returning residents and visitors conduct a pre-test, […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/commence-antigen-testing-in-public-schools/ Tue, 11 Jan 2022 02:05:15 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=25141 “The Department of Education will commence antigen testing in public schools this week in substitution for the saliva screening program,” the Government said this evening. A spokesperson said, “The Department of Education would like to advise parents and guardians of Bermuda’s public schools that re-testing will begin this week. “Preschool children who require re-testing for […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/genrui-antigen-test-removed-from-approved-list/ Tue, 11 Jan 2022 01:02:28 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=25130 The Bermuda Health Council advised that they have “removed the Genrui Antigen Test Kit from the approved list of Covid-19 antigen test kits until further notice.” A spokesperson said, “The Health Products Regulatory Authority [HPRA] has encouraged the public to remove the product due to hundreds of users complaints about false positive results. For questions or concerns, please contact the […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/testguard-offering-antigen-test-registration/ Tue, 04 Jan 2022 15:53:32 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=25074 Developed by local technologist Edmond Johnson, TestGuard – an antigen test registration system – includes a both an easy-to use web and mobile application, with the company recently winning a Leadership Innovation Award for the project. A spokesperson said, “To minimize the spread of Covid-19, we have completely rethought our daily routines. We work from home. We learn […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/ministry-on-outbound-passenger-antigen-testing/ Mon, 03 Jan 2022 21:00:29 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=25071 The Ministry of Health today [Jan 3] provided further information regarding outbound passenger antigen testing. A Government spokesperson said: “1. More specifically, the Ministry reminded that outbound travellers must still in the first instance undergo the process of getting tested at a testing facility. “2. Outbound passengers who have been tested at a government site should […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/ministry-to-facilitate-antigen-testing-at-airport/ Sun, 02 Jan 2022 21:03:47 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=25057 The Ministry confirmed that there has been a delay in test results due to a “significant increase” in positive cases, and said that to meet the demand for outbound testing, the Ministry “will facilitate antigen testing at the airport for those who need it on their day of travel.” A Ministry spokesperson said “The Ministry […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/changes-to-pre-arrival-testing-starts-dec-3rd/ Thu, 02 Dec 2021 15:57:59 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=24885 [Updated with PDF] “Rapid antigen testing has been added as an approved option for pre-arrival testing of vaccinated Bermuda-bound travellers effective December 3, 2021,” the BTA said today. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Government will require that the rapid antigen tests be observed and certified by a laboratory, health care entity or telehealth service for […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/bta-welcome-new-antigen-arrival-test-policy/ Mon, 29 Nov 2021 17:17:22 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=24856 The Bermuda Tourism Authority said they welcome “the first significant loosening of Covid-19 border protocols,” saying it “puts us in a stronger market position as we compete with rival destinations touting less stringent travel requirements.” Minister of Health Kim Wilson recently announced changes to the Covid regulations, including changing the pre-arrival test requirement to accept antigen tests. […]]]>