Respiratory alert: Bermuda health authorities say respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, are rising and urge people with fever, cough, sore throat, congestion, body aches or loss of taste/smell to stay home, avoid close contact, and consider COVID-19 testing; those at higher risk or with worsening symptoms should seek medical advice, and the ministry is also encouraging the seasonal flu vaccine. Kidney health push: The Bermuda Diabetes Association reports encouraging results from a three-day chronic kidney disease screening, with participants crediting lifestyle changes like reducing salt, improving diabetes control and increasing physical activity for better kidney function. Local hospital access: The Bermuda Hospitals Board warns of restricted through-road access on the KEMH campus on Tuesday 22 September (7am–2:30pm) for imaging services upgrade deliveries. Community fundraising: The “Zhamir Strong” 6K Family Fun Walk, Run & Roll on Saturday 26 September will support spinal cord injury awareness and help cover Zhamir Denbrook-Pitt’s ongoing medical and rehabilitation needs. Wellness week: Ministry of Health invites residents to “Celebrating Wellness 2026” (Sept 19–25), featuring a youth-led debate on physical activity in schools and a range of activity and skills sessions. Cancer support event: Gibbons Company launches “Glam Up The Bra” for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with entries due 16 October and proceeds going to the Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre.