
The Department for Communities Covid 19 Food Parcel Service has been hugely successful in getting immediate food and essential supplies to those most in need, with 30,975 boxes having been delivered to the 24 Council distribution centres in the three weeks since the service started. Embed from Getty Images This service is part of […]
Apr 25 2020 | Posted in
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The Executive has agreed that cemeteries will be allowed to open on a restricted basis. Embed from Getty Images An amendment has been agreed to The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 that will allow family members to visit the graves of their loved ones while adhering to social distancing. […]
Apr 25 2020 | Posted in
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Environment Minister Edwin Poots MLA has written to key workers in the waste industry to express his gratitude for their continuing efforts in protecting public health and the environment during Covid-19. Embed from Getty Images Speaking to Newry Times, Minister Poots said, “As we navigate our way through the greatest health crisis Northern […]
Apr 24 2020 | Posted in
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Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has stated that measures to improve road safety for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians during the coronavirus pandemic should be explored fully by the Infrastructure minister. Embed from Getty Images Speaking to Newry Times, the Newry and Armagh MLA said, “There are concerns that quieter roads during the coronavirus could […]
Apr 23 2020 | Posted in
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The number of Covid-19 related deaths recorded by HSC Trusts in Northern Ireland has sadly risen to 250. This includes eight deaths which occurred on Tuesday, with the remainder involving deaths in previous days that have now been added to the official record. Speaking to Newry Times, Health Minister Robin Swann said, “My […]
Apr 23 2020 | Posted in
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Twenty thousand households in England are being contacted to take part in the first wave of a major new government study to track Covid-19 in the general population. Embed from Getty Images The study will help improve understanding around the current rate of infection and how many people are likely to have developed antibodies […]
Apr 23 2020 | Posted in
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SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath has urged the public to continue with the difficult but important lifesaving measures, such as social distancing and staying at home. Embed from Getty Images McGrath also urged the Executive to step up communication with the public, so everyone clearly understands the scale of the challenge we face. […]
Apr 22 2020 | Posted in
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Health Minister Robin Swann has expressed concern at evidence of a significant decrease in child protection referrals in Northern Ireland. Embed from Getty Images The Minister emphasised that, despite the Covid-19 pandemic, children’s services remain open and ready to help protect children and support families. Speaking to Newry Times, Mr Swann stated, “I am […]
Apr 22 2020 | Posted in
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Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA has announced increased access to emergency financial support in response to COVID-19. Embed from Getty Images The Assembly has approved a change to Discretionary Support legislation which will provide increased access to emergency financial support for claimants who find themselves in a crisis. The change to legislation […]
Apr 22 2020 | Posted in
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Health protection advice and support is continuing to play a key role in tackling COVID-19 in Care Homes Northern Ireland. Embed from Getty Images Speaking to Newry Times, Professor Hugo van Woerden, Director of Public Health at the Public Health Agency (PHA), said, “The PHA has long-established, well-trusted and robust systems in place […]
Apr 22 2020 | Posted in
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