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Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Minister Swann welcomes additional Covid-19 funding

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Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the additional funding announced this week by Health Secretary Matt Hancock.   Speaking to Newry Times, Minister Swann said, “I very much welcome the allocation of additional funding to Northern Ireland.   Article continues below: ___________________________________ Dear Newry Times reader, Newry Times has been providing the latest breaking news […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Mental health and emotional support “available during pandemic”

During Mental Health Awareness week (18-25 May), the HSC system and key partners are reminding everyone that looking after your mental health and emotional wellbeing is just as important as looking after your physical health, particularly at this time when so much remains unknown and uncertain.  Embed from Getty Images   The effect and scale […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Testing to be “available to all care home residents and staff”

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced that Covid-19 testing will be made available to all care home residents and staff across Northern Ireland. The Minister said it is intended to complete the roll-out of testing to all residents next month. In addition, a rolling testing programme for all staff will be put in place.   […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Everyone in UK with symptoms “now eligible for coronavirus tests”

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The Government has announced that anyone with symptoms of coronavirus is now eligible to book a test, ahead of the rollout of the test and trace service.   The expansion in testing eligibility comes after all four UK Chief Medical Officers confirmed that anosmia has been added as a symptom of COVID-19.   Article continues […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: £20 million announced for local councils

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Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced that the Executive is allocating £20.3 million to local councils to assist them with their financial pressures as a result of Covid-19.   The funding will ensure that local councils can continue to provide essential services and support those in need.   Article continues below: ___________________________________ Dear Newry Times […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Financial package for substitute teachers welcomed

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Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said that a £12 million funding package to support substitute teachers announced this week by the Finance Minister is welcome.  Embed from Getty Images   Speaking to Newry Times, the Newry and Armagh MLA said, “I welcome today’s announcement of a £4 million funding package by my party colleague, […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Rates relief for businesses to “help rebuild economy”

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Economy Minister Diane Dodds has welcomed the announcement that the Executive is to extend rates relief for business.   Speaking to Newry Times, the Minister said, “I welcome the Executive’s decision to extend rates relief to all businesses for one more month and to extend relief to businesses in tourism, retail (excluding off-licences and certain food […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: £40m NI Micro-business Hardship Fund open for applications

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced that the £40million NI Micro-business Hardship Fund is now open for applications. Embed from Getty Images   The grant scheme is targeted at businesses with one to nine employees facing immediate cash flow difficulties due to Covid-19 – this includes eligible social enterprises.   Article continues below: ___________________________________ Dear […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Parents of infants urged to look after their own wellbeing

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding parents to be kind to themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic, and in turn they will be helping to protect their infant’s mental health. Embed from Getty Images   Infant mental health is the term used to describe the capacity of a child, during the first three years of […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Contract tracing programme continues to expand in NI

Northern Ireland’s contact tracing programme is continuing to expand, with all positive cases of COVID-19 now being contact traced. Embed from Getty Images   Contact tracing is an important part of infection control and is a key part of Health and Social Care’s work to help reduce the impact of COVID-19. Health Minister Robin Swann […]







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