
Due to the rapidly evolving situation with COVID-19, Libraries NI is planning to close all public libraries and Out of Hours access from 5:00pm on Friday 20 March 2020 until further notice. With immediate effect, all mobile libraries and Homecall services have been stopped and all events in public libraries have been cancelled. […]

Community pharmacies have a critical role to play in how we respond to the challenges that COVID-19 brings. That is the message from Cathy Harrison, Chief Pharmaceutical Officer. She said, “Community pharmacies are providing a vital service locally and will continue to do so despite the serious pressures being placed on them. “It […]
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After making representation to the Infrastructure Minister on relaxing delivery drivers’ hours, Retail NI has welcomed Nicola Mallon’s decision to allow a temporary relaxation in exceptional circumstances to ensure increased delivery to shops, following the steep rise in demand due to Covid-19. Retail NI Chief Executive Glyn Roberts said, “Retail NI welcomes the prompt action […]
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Conor Murphy has announced an emergency £100m rates package to assist businesses impacted by Covid-19. The Finance Minister said, “The Chancellor made a statement and has signalled there will be further announcements in the coming days in relation to support for businesses. “This is a fast-moving situation but I want to provide businesses […]

“Our health and social care system will only be able to cope with Covid-19 if we all rally behind it.” That is the message from Health Minister Robin Swann as major social distancing practices take effect in Northern Ireland. The Minister said, “I have already said that we are facing into the biggest societal challenge […]

First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill have said our whole society must be part of the effort to tackle the impact of Covid-19. The Ministers were speaking after they led this morning’s meeting of the Civil Contingencies Group (NI), which brought together representatives from across public services, including Executive departments; health […]

Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has called on the Minister for Infrastructure to take steps to make sure essential supply lines are kept open. The South Down MP said, “With concerns about shortages of supplies as a result of the spread of COVID-19 there is a need for ministerial direction on the hours that drivers […]
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Latest update on Coronavirus (Covid-19) As of 2pm on Wednesday 18 March, testing has resulted in six new positive cases. This brings the total number of confirmed cases in Northern Ireland to 68. The total number of tests completed in Northern Ireland is 1,482. People with mild symptoms – new persistent […]

Renters will be protected from eviction, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said. Johnson, coming under increasing pressure from Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn today to deal with the issue from ‘worried sick tenants’, said he will bring forward emergency legislation to ensure those renting privately will be protected from eviction. “Yesterday, the chancellor, unfortunately, […]

Sinn Féin Party Group Leader on Newry Mourne & Down Council, Willie Clarke has contacted the CEO of the Council and political parties to request that Council-owned leisure centres shut with immediate effect as the threat from COVID-19 intensifies. Speaking to Newry Times, Willie Clarke said, “This morning I have written to both the CEO […]