Northern Ireland milestone as two million vaccines now administered

The number of Covid-19 vaccines administered in Northern Ireland has passed the two million mark. The grand total includes first and...

Vaccine ‘passports’ to be introduced in Northern Ireland from next month

A vaccine ‘international certification scheme’ will go live in Northern Ireland by – or before – July 19, the Department of...

More than two weeks since last Covid-related death with 188 new cases in last 24 hours

There have been no further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland today (Wednesday) – for the...

Positive Covid cases on the rise but hospital numbers decline in last 24 hours

There have been no further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland today (Tuesday). According to the...

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson confirmed as new leader of DUP

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is the new leader of the DUP. The confirmation came in a statement from party chairman Lord Maurice...

New First Minister Paul Givan ‘advised to resign’ by DUP officers when new leader appointed

Northern Ireland’s new First Minister is reportedly being told by senior officers within the party that he too must go. Paul...

Edwin Poots resigns as DUP leader after three weeks in job

New DUP leader Edwin Poots has resigned. The news was confirmed tonight (Thursday), in a statement. Mr Poots had only been...

Relaxing of restrictions ‘delayed’ due to ‘very worrying’ spread of Delta variant

The Executive is to delay any further relaxation of restrictions due to the Delta variant. It received an update today on...

Covid cases on rise but no additional deaths and intensive care units remain virus-free

There have been no further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland today (Wednesday), but positive cases...

Sound of silence to end and live music make a comeback as further restrictions to be lifted

Live music is making a comeback! The Executive has today (Thursday) confirmed the next phase of its relaxation of restrictions. Principally,...

No Covid-deaths as hospital numbers drop right across Northern Ireland

There have been no further Covid-related deaths reported by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland today (Monday). That’s according to...

Covid vaccine approval for 12 to 15-year-olds hailed as ‘welcome news’

Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the MHRA approval for Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine to be used in 12 to 15 year...