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21.01.2022 / 19:00

Vaccine centre staff swap scrubs for superhero costumes

Staff at the vaccination centre in Cavan have thrown aside their scrubs and replaced them with superhero costumes, in a bid to make the process less daunting for children.

Ulster Coronavirus

Venues in NI advised to introduce Covid entry checks

People in Northern Ireland should expect to be asked for proof of their Covid-19 status, Stormont leaders have said.

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80 military medics to assist in NI hospitals to ease Covid-19 pressures

Up to 80 military medics will arrive in Northern Ireland in the next week to help relieve Covid pressures on hospital wards, the health minister has told MLAs.

Robin Swann Ireland Ulster Coronavirus

NI heath service under pressure as never before, says Swann

Northern Ireland's Health Minister, Robin Swann, has made another request for military assistance in the battle against Covid-19.

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Northern Ireland's high street voucher scheme to open on 27 Sept

A high street voucher scheme which will offer pre-paid cards worth £100 to every adult in Northern Ireland will open for applications on 27 September.

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NI records eight deaths from Covid-19, 1,031 new cases

Eight further coronavirus deaths and 1,031 new cases have been recorded in Northern Ireland during the past 24 hours.

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Bishop of Raphoe says communions, confirmations can go ahead

The Bishop of Raphoe, which encompasses much of Donegal, Alan McGuckian has recommended that the parishes can proceed with holy communions and confirmations from the middle of August in his diocese.

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Van Morrison and Paisley criticised for onstage chant against NI health minister

Politicians in Northern Ireland have criticised Van Morrison after he and a DUP MP launched a blistering attack on the region's health minister.

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NI green light for further relaxation of Covid-19 rules

Stormont ministers have agreed to press ahead with a series of further relaxations of Covid-19 rules in Northern Ireland.

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One million in Northern Ireland receive at least one dose of Covid jab

Northern Ireland has reached the milestone of more than one million people having received at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine.

Arlene Foster Michelle Oneill Ireland Ulster Coronavirus

Hairdressers, beauty salons reopening in Northern Ireland

Covid restrictions are being eased in Northern Ireland today, with hairdressers and beauty salons allowed to reopen for the first time since St Stephen's Day.

Ireland Ulster Coronavirus

NI announces system of mandatory hotel quarantine

A system of mandatory hotel quarantine has been announced for Northern Ireland.

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No further deaths in NI as 159 Covid cases reported

There have been no further deaths of people who previously tested positive for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland.

Robin Swann Ireland Ulster Coronavirus

NI records two more Covid deaths and 144 new cases

Two more people with Covid-19 have died in Northern Ireland, taking the official department of health toll to 2,077.

Ireland Ulster Coronavirus

NI administers 447,685 vaccines, carers next for jabs

A major extension of Northern Ireland's Covid-19 vaccination programme has been announced today.

Ireland Ulster Coronavirus

NI passes landmark of 250,000 Covid-19 jabs given

Northern Ireland's chief medical officer has urged all people who have been vaccinated against coronavirus to continue following public health measures.

Michael Macbride Ireland Ulster Coronavirus

Northern Ireland experiencing pandemic 'worst case scenario'

Northern Ireland is currently experiencing its pandemic worst case scenario, the deputy First Minister has warned.

Michelle Oneill Ireland Ulster Coronavirus

'One in 40' may have virus in parts of Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland's chief scientific adviser, Professor Ian Young, has warned that as many as one in 40 people may have Covid-19 in some areas there.

Ian Young Ireland Ulster Coronavirus

Stormont signs off on new Covid-19 restrictions

Strict new restrictions to combat the Covid-19 pandemic have been agreed by the Northern Ireland Executive.

Arlene Foster Gavin Williamson Ireland Ulster Coronavirus

36% people whose linked to Covid-19 in NI also had a form of dementia

More than a third of people whose deaths were linked to Covid-19 in Northern Ireland also had a form of dementia, statistics show.

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Stormont Executive to discuss new Covid-19 restrictions

The Northern Ireland Executive will meet today to discuss proposals for new Covid-19 restrictions as the rate of infection and hospitalisations continue to rise.

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'No doubt' intervention needed over Covid-19 in NI - O'Neill

Northern Ireland's deputy First Minister has said there is "no doubt" that an intervention is required to gain control over the spread of coronavirus.

Robin Swann Michelle Oneill Ireland Ulster Coronavirus

Ambulances no longer queuing at Antrim hospital

The situation at Antrim Area Hospital improved significantly overnight and there are no ambulances queueing outside this morning, following on from yesterday when 17 ambulances containing patients lined up outside and doctors were treating patients in the car park.

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NI leaders defend lifting Covid-19 circuit breaker lockdown

Stormont leaders have defended the relaxation of circuit-breaker restrictions in Northern Ireland at a time when daily death and infection numbers remain high.

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Festive first for Árainn Mhór as island lights up for Christmas

The Donegal island of Árainn Mhór lit up with community Christmas lights this evening for the first time.

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Covid-19: Nine deaths and 315 cases in Northern Ireland

There have been nine more coronavirus-related deaths reported in Northern Ireland, with eight of those occuring in the past 24 hours.

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Son in appeal after both parents die from Covid-19

A son who lost both of his parents to Covid-19 this week has described losing family to the virus as "devastating" and urged people to be vigilant in protecting each other from the virus.

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Further Covid-19 restrictions may be needed in North - Swann

Northern Ireland's Health Minister Robin Swann has warned that further Covid-19 restrictions are needed before the end of this month to avoid hospitals being overwhelmed.

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Further calls for all-island approach in tackling Covid-19

There were further calls in Donegal today for an all-island approach to tackling Covid-19 as the possibility of restrictions in the north being lifted draws nearer.

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Stormont Executive talks to resume on breaking virus policy deadlock

Northern Ireland's power-sharing Executive will this morning continue discussions to try to agree a policy on measures to combat the Covid-19 virus.

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44 Covid notices issued after large Belfast house party

Police have issued 44 Covid notices to people who attended a "large and noisy" house party in south Belfast in the early hours of this morning, during which 19 people locked themselves in a bedroom and refused to come out.

Ulster Coronavirus

Doctors call for more control of cross-border travel

Doctors on both side of the border have called for stricter controls to stop people making non-essentials journeys between Northern Ireland and the Republic in order to contain the spread of Covid-19 in both areas.

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Foster hopes consensus on Covid restrictions can be achieved

Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Foster has expressed hope the Stormont Executive will reach an agreed position on new Covid-19 restrictions for the region.

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NI leaders signal different approaches to end of virus measures

Leaders of the power-sharing administration in Northern Ireland have signalled different approaches to the scheduled ending of tougher Covid-19 restrictions on 13 November.

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Three more deaths and 913 new virus cases in NI

The department of health in Northern Ireland has confirmed an additional 913 cases of Covid-19, as well as three more deaths.

Ireland city Belfast regional Ulster Coronavirus

Anger and sadness as Level 4 restrictions take effect in Donegal

Worry, anger, despair and sadness were all emotions expressed today in Donegal on day one of Level 4 restrictions.

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Donegal boy asks people to stay in and save lives

A nine-year-old boy from Raphoe in Co Donegal has issued an appeal to people to stay in, stay safe and save lives.

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Over 1,000 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Northern Ireland

The highest daily number of new positive coronavirus cases has been recorded in Northern Ireland.

Michelle Oneill Ireland regional Ulster Coronavirus

NI Justice Minister Naomi Long reveals probable virus diagnosis

Northern Ireland's Justice Minister Naomi Long says doctors have told her she was probably infected with coronavirus earlier this year and suffered long with Covid-19 in the months that followed.

Naomi Long Ireland regional Ulster Coronavirus

Financial supports to fore as NI Executive mulls further restrictions

The level of funding at its disposal to compensate businesses is one of the factors Northern Ireland's power-sharing Executive will consider as it discusses measures to tackle increased Covid-19 infection rates.

Ireland regional Ulster Coronavirus

Covid-19: 424 new confirmed cases in Northern Ireland

There have been 424 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Northern Ireland in the last 24-hour reporting period, the Department of Health has announced.

Arlene Foster Ireland regional Ulster Coronavirus

Pubs that do not serve food reopen in Northern Ireland

Around 600 pubs in Northern Ireland that do not serve food, so-called 'wet pubs', can open from today for the first time since Covid-19 restrictions were introduced in March.

Ireland regional Ulster Coronavirus

Northern Ireland records 149 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths

There have been a further 149 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Northern Ireland in the last 24-hour reporting period, the Department of Health has said.

Ireland city Belfast regional Ulster

Third Covid-19 cluster confirmed at Craigavon Area Hospital

Fifteen patients have now tested positive for coronavirus at Craigavon Area Hospital as a third cluster was confirmed on site.

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Eight Antrim police officers test positive for Covid-19

Eight police officers at a station in Antrim have tested positive for Covid-19.

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Almost 170m PPE items purchased between March and July - NI Health Department

Northern Ireland's department of health has said almost 170 million items of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) were purchased between March and July during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Reducing social distancing to one metre may have protected 30k NI jobs - research

The reduction in the social-distancing measure to one metre could have protected 30,000 jobs in Northern Ireland, research has indicated.

Ireland regional Ulster Coronavirus

Lough Derg pilgrimage cancelled for first time in nearly 200 years

For the first time since 1828, the traditional three-day pilgrimage will not take place on Lough Derg this summer.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0