NI Minister of Health Robin Swann tests positive for Covid-19
Minister says he will carry out his duties ‘as fully as possible’ while isolating
Minister says he will carry out his duties ‘as fully as possible’ while isolating
The Executive met on Thursday as it prepares for a surge of the Omicron variant
Further three Covid-related deaths recorded in Northern Ireland and 7,133 more cases
Public urged to ‘double down’ on existing measures after first three cases of Omicron variant are confirmed
Not enough healthcare staff to cope with Covid pressures, NI Minister of Health says
Dept of Health data shows those over 50 who have not had jab facing far greater risks
State overtaking North in vaccine rollout a ‘significant factor’ in contrasting case rates
Stormont Health Committee told the number of Covid-19 deaths will not reach a peak for ‘a couple of weeks’
Northern Ireland reports two further deaths, 1,305 new cases of Covid-19
Fact that fully vaccinated people account for 17% of new cases in line with expectations, says Holohan
Call for incentives for young to get inoculated as further 1,082 Covid-19 cases reported
Modelling shows North could be facing up to 3,000 new cases per day by beginning of August
NI Executive to consider restrictions but will not follow ‘Johnson model’
Plan only available to those with travel bookings before permanent system starts
Modelling by Department of Health assumes Delta variant becomes dominant
GMC to look at allegations Ian Young did not tell child’s family about treatment ‘failings’
Minister confirms rapid test to be rolled out to hospitals as 19 further deaths reported
Almost 100,000 vaccinated as North records 22 more coronavirus-related deaths
Another 17 deaths and 1,410 new coronavirus cases reported in North
A further 13 deaths and 1,985 additional coronavirus infections registered in North
Chief scientific adviser hopes impact of restrictions will be seen from end of week
School opening delayed a week due to spiralling Covid-19 infection rates
All non-essential retail closes with form of curfew in operation to contain virus
Eleven more deaths reported in region, along with 841 confirmed new cases
As if a novel and mutating virus was not threat enough, old political unsayables are part of the public health crisis in Northern Ireland
Another 14 deaths in Northern Ireland as ‘circuit breaker’ is lifted
Northern Ireland reports 11 more coronavirus deaths as total climbs to 1,026
Vaccine programme ‘good to go’ in mid-December if new products get go-ahead
Parties reach consensus on day that saw 12 more deaths, taking overall toll past 900
11 more coronavirus deaths and 518 new cases reported in North
Nine more coronavirus deaths and 549 new cases in Northern Ireland
Department reports 14 more deaths and 331 more cases in Northern Ireland on Monday
Northern Executive fails to reach agreement for a second night amid business calls for clarity
1,039 new Covid cases and five deaths in NI; incidence in Derry and Strabane still falling
‘Complacency set in, people thought they had the Covid pandemic beaten, and they socialised’
‘We know that a lot if not most Covid transmission is happening in private homes,’ Tánaiste says
North’s pubs and restaurants will close for four weeks, while Varadkar confirms Border counties may face more restrictions
Ten further deaths on island of Ireland as Northern Executive discusses tighter restrictions
Executive at odds over proposal for series of six-week lockdowns
Northern Executive to meet to discuss restrictions as cases continue to rise
Deputy First Minister warns of ‘grave situation’ with incidence of virus remaining high
Public urged to adhere to restrictions as over 4,000 cases recorded in past seven days
One more person has died from Covid-19 in Northern Ireland
Chief scientific officer says current pattern needs to change as record 320 cases recorded
Speculation infection levels in northwest due to family gatherings and low initial levels
Police issue £60 fines to young people breaking coronavirus regulations in Belfast
North reports 61 new cases of Covid-19 amid outbreaks on Craigavon hospital wards
North’s health minister to recommend reintroduction of restrictions
Measures may include lowering number of people allowed to meet indoors or outdoors
Prof Ian Young says rising level of infection in the North is of ‘considerable concern’
Robin Swann says virus is a ‘continuing threat’ as Northern Ireland sees 48 new cases
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Minister for Health defends move to impose quarantine on people returning from Spain
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