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Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Magilligan prisoners on the run… for NHS!

More than 40 prisoners have gone on the run in Magilligan prison – as part of a marathon effort to raise funds for the NHS.   The prisoners covered 211 miles during their five-day hike around the Prison before collecting a reward for their efforts.     Speaking to Newry Times, Magilligan Prison Governor Richard […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Executive “committed to supporting charity sector during crisis”

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Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA has said that she plans to launch a Covid-19 Charities Fund, valued in the region of £15million, to help support those local charities that have been negatively impacted by the current Covid-19 crisis.   Speaking to Newry Times, the Minister said, “I am acutely aware that our local charity sector, […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: North and South Justice Ministers urge people to “stay local and save lives”

Justice Minister Naomi Long and her Irish counterpart, Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan TD have stressed the need to avoid complacency in the fight to slow the spread of Covid-19. Speaking to Newry Times, Naomi Long said, “We are heading towards a bank holiday weekend in Northern Ireland and I know how tempting […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Health Minister’s statement on the use of face coverings

“Use of face coverings by members of the public will in no way reduce the need for social distancing or regular handwashing.” Embed from Getty Images   That is the message from Health Minister Robin Swann following a meeting of the Executive.     Minister Swann and Executive colleagues discussed the role face coverings could […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Executive agrees to ‘maintain Coronavirus Regulations’

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The Executive has agreed to keep in place the Coronavirus Regulations following their second statutory review. Embed from Getty Images   In consideration of the scientific evidence and medical advice presented to them, which shows that the R-value is currently between 0.8 and 0.9, Ministers have decided that the restrictions must remain in place for […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Changes to public transport provision announced

Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon, has approved adjustments to public transport services to ensure the continued safety of passengers and staff during the COVID-19 outbreak. Embed from Getty Images   The Minister’s announcement comes as the Executive recommended that the public should consider the use of face coverings for short periods in enclosed spaces, where social […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Situation in many care homes “unacceptable”

SDLP Health Committee Member, Colin McGrath MLA has slammed statistics unveiled by the BBC Nolan Show, in relation to care home deaths and cases of COVID-19, as damning.  Embed from Getty Images   The South Down MLA told Newry Times, “The figures that were brought to light on BBC Radio Ulster were nothing short of […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Public urged to”be responsible with waste”

Environment Minister Edwin Poots has urged people once again not to fly-tip and to think twice about clearing out their house and gardens during the Covid-19 emergency. Embed from Getty Images   Minister Poots was speaking ahead of the bank holiday weekend when people tend to turn their time and energy towards doing jobs inside […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Health Minister welcomes “vital role of Covid Centres”

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The Health Minister Robin Swann says Northern Ireland’s Primary Care Covid Centres are playing a vital role in the fight against Covid-19. Embed from Getty Images   The 10 centres were rapidly established in each Trust area to help manage the increase in Coronavirus cases in the community by allowing patients to be assessed and […]

Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Self-employed “excluded from online Covid19 support service”

Newry Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has said many self-employed people from the north are being excluded from an online service to avail of COVID-19 support. Speaking to Newry Times, the Newry and Armagh MP said, “Many people who are self-employed are struggling as a result of the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and […]







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