https://coronavirus.bernews.com/section/covidsafekey/ Mon, 07 Feb 2022 18:34:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://coronavirus.bernews.com/ministry-on-reduced-use-of-safekey-more/ Fri, 04 Feb 2022 23:53:37 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=25383 Effective today, people will no longer require SafeKey for sporting events within the permitted number of 100 attendees, and Large Group Exemptions for outdoor events [including sport] will not require SafeKey, however indoor events with over 100 attendees will continue to require SafeKey. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Youth Culture and Sport is […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/changes-to-safekey-to-be-announced-on-friday/ Fri, 04 Feb 2022 01:30:18 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=25361 [Updated] “Some immediate changes to SafeKey will be announced tomorrow,” Minister of Youth, Culture, and Sport Dr Ernest Peets said today [Feb 3]. The Government has repeatedly mentioned trying to learn to live with Covid, with most people projecting that Covid will be around for some time to come, and the schedule for tomorrow’s sitting […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/online-petition-calls-for-eliminating-safekey/ Fri, 21 Jan 2022 14:07:25 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=25258 An online petition has been launched calling to eliminate the use of SafeKey, with the petition — which the website indicates was launched 14 hours ago — attaining over 800 signatures as of this writing. The petition said, “SafeKey has been detrimental to the Bermuda restaurant industry and small businesses that have already been hit […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/safekey-renewal-deadline-extended-to-feb-15/ Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:20:37 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=25174 It was previously announced that anyone with a vaccine based SafeKey whose second dose was older than 6 months would require a booster to renew it as of January 15th, however that has now been extended to February 15th. Speaking at last night’s [Jan 13] press conference, Health Minister Kim Wilson said, “It was previously […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/large-group-exemptions-require-safekey-use/ Fri, 26 Nov 2021 01:16:25 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=24835 “Large Group Exemptions will continue to require the use of SafeKey at indoor and outdoor events,” the Government said, adding that “flexibility will be permitted for specific populations engaged in an antigen testing regime, however, in general spectators and guests will continue to require SafeKey at all large gatherings.” This appears to be an adjustment […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/govt-changes-to-reduce-need-for-safekey/ Thu, 18 Nov 2021 22:48:03 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=24796 The Regulations have been amended to “allow restaurants to accept either SafeKey or a Bermuda issued vaccination certificate for those wishing to dine indoors,” and the amendment change “also removes the requirement for SafeKey at all large group gatherings,” the Government advised. A Government spokesperson said, “During the recent coronavirus outbreak, the Public Health [Covid-19 […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/assistance-in-printing-of-safekey-certificates/ Tue, 26 Oct 2021 17:55:51 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=24614 The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors “will assist with the printing of SafeKey certificates for seniors and disabled persons who do not have access to assistance to print their own.” Ministry of Social Development and Seniors posted the graphic below on social media, saying: “The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors recognises that some […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/safekey-event-details-for-golf-championships/ Mon, 25 Oct 2021 16:55:57 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=24593 Tournament organisers of the 2021 Butterfield Bermuda Championship are reminding the public that it is a SafeKey event, and provided some information on the safety measures that will be in place. A spokesperson said, “Tournament organisers of the 2021 Butterfield Bermuda Championship want to remind the public that it will be operating as a SafeKey event. The […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/saltus-to-implement-safekey-procedures/ Fri, 10 Sep 2021 13:00:19 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=23779 [Written by Don Burgess] Saltus Grammar School will be implementing SafeKey procedures for its staff members and guests. A spokesperson for the school said a recent exposure that saw two staff members confirmed with Covid-19 and 41 exposed had nothing to do with the decision. The exposure caused the middle and senior schools to open […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/gym-owners-unite-against-safekey-regulations/ Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:55:53 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=23584 [Written by Don Burgess] Some gym owners have unified to fight Government’s SafeKey regulations related to their businesses. The group formed the Gym Coalition on Thursday evening, with Melanie Derosa and Karen Hodgkins acting as their representatives. On Friday, Government’s new regulations meant that all gyms and fitness centers would require patrons to have SafeKey, […]]]>