
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people to stay at home over the Easter break, emphasising how important it is to save lives. The agency has thanked people for practising social distancing and following guidelines about only leaving their homes when necessary. Dr Gerry Waldron, Head of Health Protection at the PHA, […]
Apr 10 2020 | Posted in
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Another 10 people who tested positive for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland have died in the last 24 hours. The total of deaths in the country has now risen to 92. In the last 24 hours, the Public Health Agency said 951 tests have been carried out. Out of those 951 people tested, […]

The PSNI has launched a dedicated web page for members of the public to report instances where social distancing is not being adhered to. The simple online form can be used to submit a complaint or report about a person not adhering to required social distancing; a gathering of people in breach of social distancing […]
Apr 10 2020 | Posted in
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Another 5 people who tested positive for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland have died in the last 24 hours. The total of deaths in the country has now risen to 78. In the last 24 hours, the Public Health Agency said 406 tests have been carried out. Out of those 406 people tested, 84 […]

As the lockdown continues and more people spend time in their homes and gardens, the health and social care system is calling on people to be careful when carrying out DIY and gardening activities and for parents to keep an eye on their children when playing on trampolines or other play equipment. This will help […]
Apr 8 2020 | Posted in
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Parents of new-borns will still be able to claim Child Benefit despite the outbreak of coronavirus, HMRC announced today. Even though General Register Offices remain closed for now, parents can still claim Child Benefit without having to register their child’s birth first to ensure that they do not miss out. First-time parents will need to […]
Apr 8 2020 | Posted in
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Economy Minister Diane Dodds has offered her support to people looking for alternative work due to the impact of COVID-19 on jobs across Northern Ireland. Speaking to Newry Times, the Minister said, “I want to reassure businesses and workers that my department is working hard to support you through the uncertainty of the current economic […]
Apr 8 2020 | Posted in
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Health Minister Robin Swann has announced that a number of routine screening programmes have been paused to allow staff and resources to be reallocated to tackling Covid-19. Speaking to Newry Times, Health Minister Robin Swann said, “Covid-19 is the most serious public health emergency that Northern Ireland has ever experienced. “Given the unprecedented […]
Apr 8 2020 | Posted in
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A Memorandum of Understanding has been formally agreed between the Departments of Health for the Republic and Northern Ireland to underpin and strengthen North-South co-operation on the public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The document, which can be found on the Department’s website, focuses on facilitating greater co-operation on areas such as public health […]
Apr 8 2020 | Posted in
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Health Minister Robin Swann has toured the facilities and met staff at Northern Ireland’s first Nightingale Hospital, in the tower block of Belfast City Hospital. The new regional unit, staffed by a team drawn from across Northern Ireland, is a key part of surge plans drawn up to cope with the expected increase in patients […]
Apr 8 2020 | Posted in
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