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UK Health Secretary announces booster vaccinations for certain groups in spring
United Kingdom Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid has said today (Monday 21 February), following updated advice from the Joint...
Feb 21, 2022


NI DAILY COVID UPDATE | Monday 21 February 2022
The Department of Health has published the daily updated figures for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland. 🔴 2,235 new positive cases (+370) 🟢...
Feb 21, 2022


NI DAILY COVID UPDATE | Sunday 20 February 2022
The Department of Health has published the daily updated figures for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland. The next Covid update for Northern...
Feb 20, 2022


Trust warns Antrim and Causeway Hospitals over capacity and under extreme pressure
Northern Trust Hospitals, both Antrim Area and Causeway, are operating at over-capacity and extreme pressure this weekend, as the Trust...
Feb 20, 2022


NI DAILY COVID UPDATE | Saturday 19 February 2022
The Department of Health has published the daily updated figures for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland. The next Covid update for Northern...
Feb 19, 2022


‘MMR vaccination – one of the biggest steps a parent can take to help protect their child’ – PHA
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging parents not to put off getting their child vaccinated against childhood illnesses such as...
Feb 18, 2022


NI DAILY COVID UPDATE | Friday 18 February 2022
The Department of Health has published the daily updated figures for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland. 🟢 2,469 new positive cases (-558) 🟢...
Feb 18, 2022


Commission report reveals impact of the Troubles on mental health in Mid and East Antrim
One fifth of people in Mid and East Antrim have said that their mental health had been affected by the Troubles. This was one of the...
Feb 18, 2022


NI DAILY COVID UPDATE | Thursday 17 February 2022
The Department of Health has published the daily updated figures for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland. Daily COVID update for NI Thur 17 Feb...
Feb 17, 2022


Visiting restrictions eased for care homes in Northern Ireland
Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed an easing of care home visiting restrictions and the expansion of the Care Partner scheme to...
Feb 17, 2022


Vaccine to be offered to 5-11 year olds in Northern Ireland
Children aged 5-11 who are not in a clinical risk group are now to be offered the opportunity to receive a covid vaccination following...
Feb 16, 2022


NI DAILY COVID UPDATE | Wednesday 16 February 2022
The Department of Health has published the daily updated figures for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland. 🟢 2,889 new positive cases (-98) 🟢 7...
Feb 16, 2022


Additional funding announced to support low income families caring for disabled children
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced an additional £500k in funding to support low income families caring for seriously ill or...
Feb 16, 2022


NI DAILY COVID UPDATE | Tuesday 15 February 2022
The Department of Health has published the daily updated figures for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland. 🔴 2,987 new positive cases (+522) 🟢...
Feb 15, 2022


Minister Swann announces easing of COVID Regulations
Health Minister Robin Swann has today announced that all COVID-19 legal restrictions in Northern Ireland will be replaced by guidance...
Feb 14, 2022


NI DAILY COVID UPDATE | Monday 14 February 2022
The Department of Health has published the daily updated figures for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland. 🔴 2,465 new positive cases (+307) 🟢...
Feb 14, 2022


NIAS responds to Chief Constable’s claims of police response to 2,000 ambulance call-outs
NI Ambulance Service (NIAS) has responded to claims made by PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne to the Northern Ireland Justice Committee,...
Feb 14, 2022


Health Minister tests positive for Covid-19
Health Minister Robin Swann has revealed that he has tested positive for Covid-19 today, Sunday 13 February. Mr Swann commented on social...
Feb 13, 2022


NI DAILY COVID UPDATE | Sunday 13 February 2022
The Department of Health has published the daily updated figures for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland. The next Covid update for Northern...
Feb 13, 2022


NI DAILY COVID UPDATE | Saturday 12 February 2022
The Department of Health has published the daily updated figures for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland. The next Covid update for Northern...
Feb 12, 2022
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