
The Department of Health has launched Version Two of the Covid-19 NI mobile app, giving the public up-to-date advice at their fingertips. The app was launched on 27 March and includes an interactive Covid-19 symptom checker. It has already been downloaded over 43,000 times and has received strong approval ratings from users. It […]
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The Minister of Health, Mr Robin Swann MLA, has welcomed the high uptake of the Coronavirus Financial Support Scheme for General Dental Practitioners. There have been 1,170 applications made to the support scheme which provides additional support payments to dentists to cover their costs during the Coronavirus pandemic, including staff costs. Speaking to […]
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A new safeguarding app will now be available to teachers as well as parents and carers in Northern Ireland. The Safer Schools app has been offered to the Department by the iNEQE Safeguarding Group, run by Jim Gamble. Parents and carers will be able access advice on information on social media platforms popular with their […]
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Justice Minister Naomi Long has welcomed a Northern Ireland Prison Service initiative, which will provide virtual visits for prisoners to see and chat with family during the Coronavirus pandemic. The video-link facilities have been introduced at Maghaberry Prison, Magilligan Prison and Hydebank Wood where visits have been suspended. Justice Minister Naomi Long said, […]
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The Executive has agreed further allocations of almost £300 million to tackle Covid-19. This in addition to the £634.8 million already allocated, bringing the total funding for the emergency Covid-19 response to £933 million. Announcing the allocations, Minister Murphy said, “These allocations will help ensure our health service receives the funding it needs, […]
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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has confirmed that taxi vehicle licences which have expired or will expire during the current health emergency will be automatically renewed. The move ensures that vehicles that have previously been tested and deemed suitable to operate as taxis can continue to operate at this time. The Minister had previously announced all […]
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Guidance has been published relating to vulnerable children and young people and their attendance at school during the Covid-19 crisis. The guidance, which has been developed by the Department of Education and its education partners, is intended to support schools and parents and act as the primary source of information in relation to vulnerable children […]

Health Minister Robin Swann and Finance Minister Conor Murphy have visited Huhtamaki in West Belfast who are in partnership with Bloc Blinds which is producing 13million face shields for frontline health workers. During the visit, both Ministers reiterated the commitment of the Executive to pursuing all supply channels both locally and globally to secure Personal […]
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Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced “significant financial support” for business in response to Covid-19. Businesses in the hospitality, retail and tourism sectors will be eligible to apply for grants of £25,000. Applications to the scheme will open on Monday 20 April and will take around 15 working days to process, subject to verification of […]
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The Department of Health has published updated guidance for domiciliary care providers in Northern Ireland. The guidance provides clear direction to trusts and independent providers on supply of PPE and staffing arrangements. This includes the provision of a buffer stock; connecting independent providers with PPE suppliers; and supporting staffing arrangements. Speaking today, Chief […]
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