All posts tagged "Northern Ireland"
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5 years ago
22 Covid-related deaths as Health Minister appeals for public help to ease pressure on hospitals
There were 22 further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Saturday). Today’s stats – according to the official...
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5 years ago
‘Ask for ANI’ codeword scheme to be introduced at pharmacies for domestic abuse victims
Health Minister Robin Swann and Justice Minister Naomi Long have welcomed a new scheme launched by the UK Government for victims...
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5 years ago
Minister ‘disappointed’ as AQE cancels ‘transfer test’ due to Covid-19
This year’s AQE test has been cancelled. Education Minister Peter Weir confirmed the news and said he was “disappointed”. The AQE...
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5 years ago
New rapid Covid test giving results in 12 minutes coming to all NI emergency depts this week
A new rapid test for Covid-19 is to be rolled out to all hospital emergency departments in the coming week. The...
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5 years ago
Timetable given for delivery of Covid-19 vaccines across Northern Ireland
The Department of Health has today published the phased plan for NI’s Covid-19 vaccination programme. The Northern Ireland model for vaccine...
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5 years ago
Further 22 Covid-related deaths in NI as Armagh GP hopes to have 300 patients vaccinated by end of week
There were 22 further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Tuesday). Today’s stats have not been made available...
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5 years ago
Domiciliary care workers next to get vaccine with appointments available to book from today
Domiciliary care workers and independent sector staff will be able to receive the Covid-19 vaccine from today. Chief Social Worker Sean...
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5 years ago
Nine more Covid-related deaths as fresh calls made to protect teachers remaining in classrooms
There were nine further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health today (Saturday). Today’s stats – according to the official...
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5 years ago
Flu vaccine programme to be expanded across NI and ‘relieve further pressure on health service’
The flu vaccination programme in Northern Ireland is being further expanded to include those aged 50 to 64. According to Health...
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5 years ago
Text scam advising people they are eligible for Covid-19 vaccine as con artists try to cash in
Police are warning the public of a new phishing text message scam circulating telling people that they are ‘eligible’ for the...
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5 years ago
Schools to stay closed and ‘promote remote learning’ until February half-term break
Education Minister Peter Weir has said pre-school education settings, primary and post primary schools will be required to provide remote learning...
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5 years ago
Concerns as GB-based retailers withdraw from offering deliveries to Northern Ireland
Economy Minister Diane Dodds has written to Cabinet Office Secretary Michael Gove to call for urgent action to be taken on...