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The Health Council Publishes the Approved List of Rapid Antigen Tests

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE At-home rapid antigen test kits have advantages and disadvantages. The Health Council estimates that a retail cost per test kit of $5-$10 is fair. To view the approved list, visit our website at: www.bhec.connectechbda.com/approved-antigen-test (Hamilton, Bermuda 6th October 2021) – The Health Council has published the approved list of SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen […]

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The Health Council Publishes an Overview of Current Access to COVID-19 Testing, Vaccination & Treatment

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The Health Council Publishes an Overview of Current Access to COVID-19 Testing, Vaccination & Treatment Download COVID-19-Testing-Guidance […]

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The Health Council Reminds Employers of Shared Responsibility for Health Insurance Coverage

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The Health Council publishes a website list of non-compliant employers at https://healthcouncil.bm/employer-compliance/.  Insurers provide the Health Council with a monthly list of companies whose health insurance policies have lapsed with claims not being paid. Employers are contacted and asked to provide proof of health coverage before publication on the Council’s website. (Hamilton, Bermuda – Wednesday, 20th […]

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The Health Council Removes Genrui Antigen Test Kit from Approved List

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Please be advised that the Health Council has removed the Genrui Antigen Test Kit from the approved list of COVID-19 antigen test kits until further notice. 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 […]

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The Health Council Provides Guidance on Fit to Fly Certificates

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Effective January 17, 2022, registered health service providers have been granted the ability to provide Covid-19 rapid antigen testing and issue the corresponding fit-to-fly certificates for individuals traveling to the United States. For additional information, please download the memorandum or contact us by phone at 292-6420 or by email at healthcouncil@bhec.bm.  Memo-Fit-to-Fly-Certificates-20220117-v2-002 […]

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