05/11/2020
Other News In Brief
12 More Covid Deaths Recorded In NI
A further 12 coronavirus related deaths have been recorded in NI in the past 24 hours.
The latest figures from the Department of Health also showed another 516 people have tested positive.
There are currently 409 patients with coronavirus being treated in hospital with 49 in intensive care.
Alliance Welcomes Plans For Virus Surveillance In Wastewater
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has welcomed a commitment to having a programme of virus surveillance in wastewater in place in Northern Ireland next month.
Having raised the issue with the Agriculture Minister, the South Belfast MLA stated: "I welcome the very clear commitment to ensuring Northern Ireland's participation in COVID-19 surveillance in wastewater after a successful trial in the English city of Plymouth.
"It is good news that funding is now secure for a virus monitoring programme in Northern Ireland and that it will be in place this year.
"With Northern Ireland still at the upper end of coronavirus cases in the UK and Ireland, it is essential we use every means of surveillance we can to identify where the prime risks and dangers lie. The programme has my full support."
Call For Covid Restrictions To Be Extended
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has said that the NI Executive should agree to an extension of the current Coronavirus restrictions.
The Foyle MP said that the Economy Minister should bring forward a targeted support package for those businesses that will be asked to remain closed for the duration of the restrictions.
He said: "It is clearly the view of the Executive’s most senior medical advisers that Coronavirus restrictions should be extended for an additional two weeks to reduce the R number and prevent further transmission of the virus. I understand that this will pose very significant challenges for businesses, particularly in the hospitality sector, but our first priority must be bringing this virus under control again.
"I understand that this situation will pose significant challenges to businesses asked to remain closed and to their suppliers who may remain open. That’s why the Economy Minister needs to come forward with a targeted package of support for these workers and businesses, particularly in the hospitality sector. This is not a time to be sitting back, we need Ministers on the pitch fighting to save lives and save jobs."
A further 12 coronavirus related deaths have been recorded in NI in the past 24 hours.
The latest figures from the Department of Health also showed another 516 people have tested positive.
There are currently 409 patients with coronavirus being treated in hospital with 49 in intensive care.
Alliance Welcomes Plans For Virus Surveillance In Wastewater
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has welcomed a commitment to having a programme of virus surveillance in wastewater in place in Northern Ireland next month.
Having raised the issue with the Agriculture Minister, the South Belfast MLA stated: "I welcome the very clear commitment to ensuring Northern Ireland's participation in COVID-19 surveillance in wastewater after a successful trial in the English city of Plymouth.
"It is good news that funding is now secure for a virus monitoring programme in Northern Ireland and that it will be in place this year.
"With Northern Ireland still at the upper end of coronavirus cases in the UK and Ireland, it is essential we use every means of surveillance we can to identify where the prime risks and dangers lie. The programme has my full support."
Call For Covid Restrictions To Be Extended
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has said that the NI Executive should agree to an extension of the current Coronavirus restrictions.
The Foyle MP said that the Economy Minister should bring forward a targeted support package for those businesses that will be asked to remain closed for the duration of the restrictions.
He said: "It is clearly the view of the Executive’s most senior medical advisers that Coronavirus restrictions should be extended for an additional two weeks to reduce the R number and prevent further transmission of the virus. I understand that this will pose very significant challenges for businesses, particularly in the hospitality sector, but our first priority must be bringing this virus under control again.
"I understand that this situation will pose significant challenges to businesses asked to remain closed and to their suppliers who may remain open. That’s why the Economy Minister needs to come forward with a targeted package of support for these workers and businesses, particularly in the hospitality sector. This is not a time to be sitting back, we need Ministers on the pitch fighting to save lives and save jobs."
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13 January 2022
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Danske Bank has announced that it has lowered its forecast for the growth of the Northern Ireland economy in 2022. The bank has said that it expects the pace of economic growth to have slowed in the final quarter of 2021, in part due to the impact of the Omicron coronavirus variant on consumer-focused sectors.
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Danske Bank has announced that it has lowered its forecast for the growth of the Northern Ireland economy in 2022. The bank has said that it expects the pace of economic growth to have slowed in the final quarter of 2021, in part due to the impact of the Omicron coronavirus variant on consumer-focused sectors.
13 March 2020
IFA Suspends Local Football Fixtures
The Irish Football Association has suspended the current season in response to the evolving coronavirus situation. This includes all Irish League fixtures and domestic football in Northern Ireland. The matches will be rescheduled at a later date, but not before 04 April at the earliest.
IFA Suspends Local Football Fixtures
The Irish Football Association has suspended the current season in response to the evolving coronavirus situation. This includes all Irish League fixtures and domestic football in Northern Ireland. The matches will be rescheduled at a later date, but not before 04 April at the earliest.
04 March 2020
Two More Coronavirus Cases In NI
Two further cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Northern Ireland. The 'presumptive positive' results are to be confirmed by Public Health England. The two additional cases would bring totals in Northern Ireland to three. Reports suggest they are not connected.
Two More Coronavirus Cases In NI
Two further cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Northern Ireland. The 'presumptive positive' results are to be confirmed by Public Health England. The two additional cases would bring totals in Northern Ireland to three. Reports suggest they are not connected.
28 February 2020
Coronavirus Arrives In Northern Ireland
A case of coronavirus has been confirmed in Northern Ireland. Health officials are working rapidly to establish any contacts the patient, who is thought to be a woman, may have had. It's reported she flew into Dublin with a child before travelling to Belfast. Tests are underway to determine whether the child has also contracted the virus.
Coronavirus Arrives In Northern Ireland
A case of coronavirus has been confirmed in Northern Ireland. Health officials are working rapidly to establish any contacts the patient, who is thought to be a woman, may have had. It's reported she flew into Dublin with a child before travelling to Belfast. Tests are underway to determine whether the child has also contracted the virus.
13 November 2020
New Coronavirus Public Information Campaign Launched
A new Coronavirus public information campaign has been launched by the NI Executive in the run-up to Christmas. It's the latest phase of the multi-channel campaign, and shows how the virus can spread through close personal contact in unregulated settings.
New Coronavirus Public Information Campaign Launched
A new Coronavirus public information campaign has been launched by the NI Executive in the run-up to Christmas. It's the latest phase of the multi-channel campaign, and shows how the virus can spread through close personal contact in unregulated settings.
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