
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. […]
May 21 2020 | Posted in
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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Northern Ireland Executive ministers and their officials have over the past 24 hours been involved in several initiatives and critical decisions relating to the Coronavirus emergency. Embed from Getty Images £25 million boost for beef and dairy sectors A £25 million boost for the beef and dairy sectors was yesterday welcomed by the Agriculture, […]
May 21 2020 | Posted in
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Newry and Armagh Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said that there is a growing demand for Accident and Emergency services at Daisy Hill Hospital to be restored. The local MLA confirmed that she had written to the Chief Executive of the Southern Trust asking him to restore the service. Article continues below: ___________________________________ […]
May 21 2020 | Posted in
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