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Coronavirus Northern Ireland: 18 more deaths takes NI total to 158

Another eighteen people who tested positive for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland have died in the last 24 hours.   The total of deaths in the country has now risen to 158.     Newry, Mourne and Down now has 132 confirmed Covid-19 cases. In the last 24 hours, the Public Health Agency said 580 tests […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: “Our schools need you” – Education Minister expresses gratitude to volunteers

Education Minister Peter Weir has thanked all those in the education sector who have volunteered to give urgent assistance in response to Covid-19. Embed from Getty Images Speaking to Newry Times, the Minister said, “On Friday 27 March and Monday 6 April, I issued calls for volunteers to assist our dedicated teaching and non-teaching staff […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Advice for consumers as Oasis and Warehouse appoint administrators

Fashion retailers Oasis and Warehouse have both entered administration. The announcement may have left many of their customers with gift vouchers wondering what their rights are now.   Embed from Getty Images   The businesses, both owned by Kaupthing, appointed Deloitte as administrator yesterday, Wednesday 15 April 2020. John French, Chief Executive of The Consumer […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Further support for local businesses announced

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has confirmed water and sewerage bills for business and non-domestic customers will be held back until July so businesses do not face the additional burden during the current health emergency.   Embed from Getty Images   A planned annual increase in the non-domestic water and sewerage tariff will also be deferred […]

Police issue scam warning after recent incidents

Police have received a number of reports of members of the public across the country receiving scam emails recently. The emails claim to have recorded the recipient using the webcam or camera on their device and threaten to show the footage to everyone on their contact list unless they pay the scammer.     Speaking […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Lockdown extended for three more weeks

The coronavirus lockdown in Northern Ireland will be extended for another three weeks.   Embed from Getty Images   First Minister Arlene Foster said the Northern Ireland Executive took the decision after a meeting today.     Earlier today, Newry Times reported that another six people who tested positive for Covid-19 had died in the […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: “Stay at home does not mean suffer at home” – Justice Minister

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While we are all being urged to stay at home to stop the spread of Coronavirus, this does not mean victims of domestic violence should feel forgotten or alone, Justice Minister Naomi Long has said.   Embed from Getty Images   Help and support is available, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.   […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Health Minister welcomes commitment on care home statistics

Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the commitment by NISRA to publish statistics on deaths and suspected deaths in care homes related to Covid-19.   Embed from Getty Images   Speaking to Newry Times, the Minister said, “Currently, the reporting of Covid-19 deaths falls into two main categories.     “The Public Health Agency publishes […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Ennis welcomes £500k support for sports clubs

Sinn Féin MLA Sinéad Ennis has welcomed the announcement of the £500,000 hardship fund by Minister Deirdre Hargey to support local sports clubs affected by Covid-19.   Embed from Getty Images   The party spokesperson on Culture, Arts and Sport told Newry Times, “Everyone in society is feeling the impacts of Covid-19 and our sporting […]

Coronavirus: Government to offer testing for “everyone who needs one” in social care settings

All care home residents and social care staff with COVID-19 symptoms will be tested as capacity is built up, the government has announced.   Embed from Getty Images   Currently the first five symptomatic residents in a care home setting are tested to provide confirmation of whether if there is an outbreak. However, as lab […]







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