https://coronavirus.bernews.com/section/covidvaccine/ Wed, 31 May 2023 21:37:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://coronavirus.bernews.com/u-s-consul-travel-vaccine-policy-to-end/ Sat, 06 May 2023 00:34:58 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=26248 Starting on May 12th, “noncitizen nonimmigrant air passengers will no longer need to show proof of being fully vaccinated with an accepted Covid-19 vaccine to board a flight to the United States,” the U.S. Consulate in Bermuda confirmed. A spokesperson said, “On May 1, the Biden-Harris Administration announced updates to the U.S. Covid-19 vaccine requirements. […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/u-s-to-end-covid-vaccine-policy-for-travelers/ Tue, 02 May 2023 14:11:02 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=26238 The United States announced a range of changes to their Covid policies, including the end of “the Covid-19 vaccine requirements for Federal employees, Federal contractors, and international air travelers at the end of the day on May 11.” The statement released by the White House said, “In 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration announced Covid-19 vaccination requirements […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/govt-advisory-covid-19-vaccination-certificate/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 16:05:09 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=26235 The Ministry of Health is advising “residents needing a copy of their Covid-19 vaccination certificate can request a copy from the Department of Health’s Program on Immunization by emailing: immunizationrequest@gov.bm.” “If you already have a valid Covid-19 vaccination certificate that shows you are fully immunized [2 doses], there is no need to get a new […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/change-to-covid-19-vaccine-certificate-method/ Thu, 02 Mar 2023 19:50:06 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=26198 The Ministry of Health advised that the “Covid-19 vaccine certificate will no longer be available on the gov.bm portal after March 31 2023, as the ResQwest Pandemic Administration System is going offline.” A Government spokesperson said, “All vaccine information in ResQwest will be migrated to the Department of Health’s immunisation database, the electronic immunisation registry […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/ministry-provides-update-on-covid-vaccine/ Mon, 23 Jan 2023 01:02:19 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=26159 “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. “This is good news, as vaccinations are the best way to fight the coronavirus, protect our community and save lives.” A spokesperson […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/st-john-ambulance-hosts-pop-up-booster-clinic/ Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:55:34 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=26092 Over the weekend, a pop up Covid-19 booster clinic was hosted by local charity, St John Ambulance Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The clinic, hosted at the charity’s headquarters on Point Finger Road saw more than 100 Moderna Bivalent booster shots administers, with persons lined up as early as 7:45am to receive them. The clinic was […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/covid-vaccines-available-at-northshore-medical/ Sun, 20 Nov 2022 23:51:14 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=26088 Northshore Medical Center is informing the public that they offer both the Moderna Spikevax Bivalent and Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccines. A representative said, “We are encouraging the public to continue getting their vaccinations to keep themselves and their families safe. Your vaccine is as essential as you are. We are excited at the responses from our […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/pop-up-clinic-to-offer-covid-19-booster/ Fri, 18 Nov 2022 23:58:16 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=26086 “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 residents to consider getting Covid-19 booster shots. A Government spokesperson said, “St. John’s Ambulance will host a public […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/covid-vaccine-available-at-hamilton-health-clinic/ Mon, 14 Nov 2022 16:51:47 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=26074 The coronavirus vaccine is now available at the Hamilton Health Clinic every Tuesday from 9am to 2pm. A Government spokesperson said, “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 vaccinations are for […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/ministry-reminder-covid-19-vaccines-available/ Fri, 21 Oct 2022 22:42:03 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=26051 The Ministry of Health is reminding residents “that the Pfizer-BioNTech original Adult formulation, Moderna Bivalent and Pfizer-BioNTech paediatric coronavirus vaccine and boosters are available through participating GP offices, Pharmacies and Pediatricians.” Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “Our positive case numbers remain low; however, getting vaccinated has many benefits. You can avoid getting seriously ill […]]]>