https://coronavirus.bernews.com/section/pharmacy/ Fri, 24 Sep 2021 13:11:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://coronavirus.bernews.com/phoenix-expects-antigen-tests-to-cost-15-20/ Thu, 23 Sep 2021 15:00:49 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=24126 The Phoenix Stores has provided an update on antigen tests, saying they expect to receive a supply by the end of next week and “customers can expect to purchase the individual units from any of our dispensaries, ranging in price from approximately $15-$20.” Government: “Antigen Tests Can Now Be Imported For Personal Use” This follows after […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/peoples-will-have-antigen-test-kits-next-week/ Mon, 20 Sep 2021 23:44:33 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=24073 Following the recent change in policy allowing their importation, People’s Pharmacy has confirmed they “will have Covid-19 Rapid Antigen Self-Test Kits in store by next week.” The Government recently announced that “Antigen tests can now be imported for personal use” as “the policy was reviewed and adjusted by the Ministry of Health.” “It is hoped […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/local-pharmacies-plan-to-import-antigen-tests/ Sun, 19 Sep 2021 00:00:14 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=24002 Following the Government’s announcement that antigen tests “can now be imported for personal use,” the Phoenix Stores has confirmed they “are in the process of sourcing the antigen tests from reputable vendors.” Government: “Antigen Tests Can Now Be Imported For Personal Use” Last night the Government stated that “Antigen tests can now be imported for […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/stay-at-home-phoenix-hours-effective-today/ Tue, 13 Apr 2021 13:00:16 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=21619 A list of temporary business hours has been released as the ‘Stay at Home’ order begins today [April 13], covering the Phoenix Centre, Woodbourne Chemist, Clarendon Pharmacy, King Street Pharmacy, Collector’s Hill Apothecary, Paget Pharmacy, and Warwick Pharmacy.]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/peoples-pharmacy-re-opening-at-2pm-today/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 15:44:48 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=19425 People’s Pharmacy will re-open at 2.00pm today [Dec 11] “following consecutive deep cleans and a needed pause,” the company said, adding that “there are no assurances with this virus; however, the public can rest assured that the People’s team takes every precaution possible to ensure your safety” and “we ask that you do the same […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/peoples-vs-closes-employee-tests-positive/ Thu, 10 Dec 2020 19:55:40 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=19400 Noting that an employee at their Victoria Street location tested positive for Covid-19, People’s Pharmacy said that “out of an abundance of caution, People’s will take the exceptional step of closing its Victoria Street location at 4:00pm today, Dec 10, to allow all staff to be tested.” This comes as the island is experiencing a […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/another-negative-result-for-peoples-employee/ Wed, 22 Jul 2020 10:00:42 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=17787 “The People’s employee whose COVID-19 results were called into question over the weekend has received word that their sixth and final test was indeed negative,” People’s Vice President Tamara Richardson said. Ms Richardson said, “The People’s employee whose COVID-19 results were called into question over the weekend has received word that their sixth and final […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/peoples-employee-receives-negative-result/ Sun, 19 Jul 2020 22:55:50 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=17738 [Updated] The People’s Pharmacy employee “received confirmation today, from a fifth test administered by the government testing lab, that the employee was indeed negative for Covid-19,” People’s Vice President Tamara Richardson said, adding that this is now being tested a sixth time and they will honour that process before allowing any of the employees back to […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/good-friday-easter-two-phoenix-stores-open/ Fri, 10 Apr 2020 12:00:58 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=15186 The Phoenix Stores announced their Easter Holiday store hours, with the Warwick Pharmacy [9am – 5pm]  and Collector’s Hill Apothecary [11am – 7pm] both open on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, while their other locations will be closed on the two holiday dates. According to the Shelter in Place regulations, people can visit pharmacies for […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/phoenix-stores-offer-seniors-10-15-discount/ Tue, 07 Apr 2020 13:15:56 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=14982 The Phoenix Stores extended its seniors’ discount, with seniors receiving a 10% discount any day of the week, while Age Concern members can avail of a 15% discount. A spokesperson said, “The Phoenix Stores extended its seniors’ discount throughout the Covid-19 Shelter In Place period. “Thus, no matter the day of the week, those seniors […]]]>