Another six people in Northern Ireland have died with coronavirus. This brings the total to 21. It is now the biggest daily death total in Northern Ireland in a 24 hour period. According to the Public Health Agency, an additional 86 people have tested positive for Covid-19. This brings the official […]
Sweeping new powers will come into force across Northern Ireland tonight at 11pm to combat the spread of Coronavirus. The Executive has agreed to adopt the powers in response to the serious and imminent threat to public health posed by Covid-19. The powers compel the closure of certain premises and prohibit anyone from leaving home […]
The Department of Health Northern Ireland has launched a new Covid-19 NI information app. The new app is dedicated to providing people across Northern Ireland with immediate advice and links to vital trusted information, as the situation with the pandemic evolves we will keep the app up to date. The app includes guidance […]
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced additional payments for people affected by contaminated blood. The payments range from around £3,000 to £6,700 and will be made to those people on the Northern Ireland Infected Blood Payment Scheme who were diagnosed with Hepatitis C or HIV after receiving NHS-supplied infected blood. Announcing the additional […]
NI Water is urging customers to be extra vigilant about bogus callers coming to their home who claim to work for NI Water. Following the global spread of the coronavirus Covid-19 and Government advice about avoiding direct contact with people, now, more than ever, it is even more important to be wary of strangers. Carol […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has said that Household Recycling Centres across the district will be closing from 5pm this evening. Council said they will close until further notice. This decision, they said, will free up resources needed to maintain domestic refuse collection services. It will, they said, help ensure compliance with […]
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced free travel for NHS workers on public transport services in Northern Ireland from today, while the fight against Covid-19 continues. Health and Social Care Trust workers will simply show their work pass to Translink staff. For others operating in the private sector such as care homes, they will avail […]
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey and Education Minister Peter Weir have announced plans to make sure families do not experience hardship as a result of schools closing. Speaking to Newry Times, Communities Minister, Deirdre Hargey said, “We have taken action so that almost 97,000 children who are entitled to free school meals will benefit. “I am […]
Economy Minister Diane Dodds and Finance Minister Conor Murphy have welcomed the support package for self-employed workers that was announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak yesterday. The measure means that self-employed workers can receive 80% of their taxable profit over the last three years capped at £2,500 per month. It will apply to those with trading […]
Health Minister Robin Swann, Finance Minister Conor Murphy and Economy Minister Diane Dodds, today praised the amazing response from local companies to the government’s request for help in sourcing critical items such as ventilators, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), hand sanitisers and other items to help the fight against the Covid-19 virus. Speaking to Newry Times, […]
