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Where and when to get your 1st, 2nd vaccine or booster jab across Northern Ireland
With the ongoing spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, dedicated staff will continue to administer 1st and 2nd dose, and booster...
Dec 29, 2021


Public urged to use COVID-19 testing only when needed after 21,000 tests taken on Monday
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging members of the public to only book PCR tests when necessary. The call comes as record numbers of...
Dec 29, 2021


Head of NI vaccination programme urges public to get vaccinated before New Year
Don’t wait any longer for your booster, the head of Northern Ireland’s vaccination programme has urged. Patricia Donnelly said people can...
Dec 28, 2021


New obesity prevention campaign launched by the PHA
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is launching a new obesity prevention campaign ahead of the New Year raising awareness about portion sizes...
Dec 28, 2021


Where and when you can get your Booster Jab over the holiday period
With the ongoing spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, dedicated staff will continue to administer 1st and 2nd dose, and booster...
Dec 27, 2021


Get Boosted Now text message to go out from Boxing Day
From Boxing Day (26 December) people in the UK will receive a text message reminding them to get a booster vaccine to in a bid to protect...
Dec 26, 2021


NI DAILY COVID UPDATE | Friday 24 December 2021
The Department of Health has published the daily updated figures for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland. 🔴 3,286 new positive cases (+59) 🔴 7...
Dec 24, 2021


Omicron-related staff absence could seriously impact NI’s health & social care system in weeks ahead
Omicron-related staff absence could seriously impact Northern Ireland’s health and social care system over the coming weeks. That’s the...
Dec 24, 2021


Swann announces roll-out of new COVID treatments for high risk patients
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced the roll-out of new and effective treatments for COVID-19 patients who are most at risk of...
Dec 23, 2021


‘We must not drop our guard on Omicron’ – Health Minister
Health Minister Robin Swann has strongly warned against complacency over the COVID-19 Omicron variant. The Minister emphasised that...
Dec 23, 2021


NI DAILY COVID UPDATE | Thursday 23 December 2021
The Department of Health has published the daily updated figures for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland. 🟢 3,227 new positive cases (-4) 🔴 7...
Dec 23, 2021


PHA | Look after your mental and emotional wellbeing during the holidays
As Christmas and New Year approaches, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people to look after their mental wellbeing and that...
Dec 23, 2021


‘Belfast Boy’ – Callum Best designs and dedicates listening bench to his late father
Callum Best joined Good Morning Britain live from Fulham today as the next celebrity to back the show’s 1 Million Minutes campaign....
Dec 23, 2021


NI Executive announce new measures ‘to limit the spread of Omicron’
NI EXECUTIVE STATEMENT The Executive has today (Wednesday 21 December) agreed a package of measures to limit the spread of the COVID-19...
Dec 22, 2021


Pregnant women ‘urged to get COVID-19 vaccine’
Pregnant women of all ages, including those aged under 18, are being urged to come forward for vaccination if they haven’t already done...
Dec 22, 2021


UK regulator approves use of Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine in 5 to 11-year olds
GOVERNMENT UPDATE A new paediatric formulation of the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for children aged 5 to 11 after...
Dec 22, 2021


NI DAILY COVID UPDATE | Wednesday 22 December 2021
The Department of Health has published the daily updated figures for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland. 🔴 3,231 new positive cases (+1,135)...
Dec 22, 2021


Top turkey tips and more for the Christmas countdown
Let’s face it, the last thing want do is give your loved ones food poisoning as they tuck into your festive feast at the dinner table...
Dec 22, 2021


WHERE + WHEN | There’s still time to get boosted before Christmas
The Department of Health is encouraging all adults eligible for their booster to get the jab at one of the many vaccination clinics in...
Dec 22, 2021


Health Minister thanks GPs for vaccination drive
Health Minister Robin Swann has praised the immense contribution of General Practice to the vaccination programme. The Minister today...
Dec 21, 2021
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