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Military to help medical staff in Northern Ireland pandemic battle

By Rebecca Black and Michael McHugh, Reporters21st January 2021News Northern Ireland

Members of the military are to be brought in to support health staff in Northern Ireland in the third spike of the coronavirus pandemic. Stormont Health Minister Robin Swann said

NI hospital system under ‘huge pressure’ ahead of ICU peak expected later this week

By David Young, Reporter17th January 202118th January 2021News Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s hospital system is facing huge pressure as it braces for the peak of Covid-19 patients needing intensive care treatment, a health trust boss has said. As of Sunday,

People in Northern Ireland ‘doing right thing’ but lockdown likely to last beyond February 6

By Rebecca Black and David Young, Reporters13th January 2021News Northern Ireland

The latest pandemic lockdown in Northern Ireland is likely to last beyond February 6, the region’s chief medical officer has said. The Stormont Executive introduced tough restrictions and a stay

Trauma of Covid grief could be similar to 9/11, bereavement charity warns

By Emma Bowden, Reporter22nd December 2020News Northern Ireland

The fallout of grief for those who lost loved ones during the coronavirus crisis could be similar to that of the September 11 attacks, a bereavement charity has warned. Paul

New six-week lockdown for Northern Ireland ‘draconian but necessary’ – Michelle O’Neill

By David Young and Rebecca Black, Reporters18th December 2020News Northern Ireland

A new six-week lockdown in Northern Ireland is “draconian but necessary”, the deputy First Minister has said. Stormont Executive ministers agreed to close non-essential retail and contact services, as well

Concern as queues of ambulances form outside NI’s over-capacity hospitals

By David Young and Rebecca Black, Reporters16th December 2020News Northern Ireland

Queues of ambulances formed outside several hospitals in Northern Ireland as pressure continued to mount on the region’s over-capacity health service. The scenes unfolded as First Minister Arlene Foster participated

Co Down nurse becomes first person to receive vaccine in Northern Ireland

By Michael McHugh, David Young and Richard Vernalls, Reporters8th December 2020News Northern Ireland

The first person to receive the vaccine in Northern Ireland was a nurse who will play a key role in the vaccination programme at the country’s main hospital. Joanna Sloan

Rollout of NI vaccination programme ‘should be complete by summer 2021’, Stormont leaders

By David Young and Michael McHugh, Reporters27th November 2020News Northern Ireland

The rollout of the coronavirus vaccination programme in Northern Ireland should be complete by the summer of next year, Stormont leaders have predicted. Healthcare workers, care home residents and staff,

Northern Ireland shuts retail and hospitality for two weeks to curb virus spread

By Michael McHugh, David Young and Rebecca Black, Reporters20th November 2020News Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland will shut non-essential retail, pubs and restaurants for two weeks from November 27 to save the health service from becoming swamped. The country was poised to emerge from

Health minister announces £5m funding package for domiciliary care in Northern Ireland

By Iain MacDonald, Reporter17th November 2020News Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Health Minister Robin Swann has announced a £5m funding package for Domiciliary Care as well as confirming the completion of a Rapid Learning Review which will help shape

Category: News Northern Ireland

Military to help medical staff in Northern Ireland pandemic battle

NI hospital system under ‘huge pressure’ ahead of ICU peak expected later this week

People in Northern Ireland ‘doing right thing’ but lockdown likely to last beyond February 6

Trauma of Covid grief could be similar to 9/11, bereavement charity warns

New six-week lockdown for Northern Ireland ‘draconian but necessary’ – Michelle O’Neill

Concern as queues of ambulances form outside NI’s over-capacity hospitals

Co Down nurse becomes first person to receive vaccine in Northern Ireland

Rollout of NI vaccination programme ‘should be complete by summer 2021’, Stormont leaders

Northern Ireland shuts retail and hospitality for two weeks to curb virus spread

Bishop of Liverpool resigns after sexual assault and harassment claims

Government urged to introduce tougher sentences for grooming gang offenders

Seven child abuse ring members jailed and warned they may never be released

Family hail justice for little ones as mother jailed over four boys’ fire deaths

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Category: News Northern Ireland

Military to help medical staff in Northern Ireland pandemic battle

NI hospital system under ‘huge pressure’ ahead of ICU peak expected later this week

People in Northern Ireland ‘doing right thing’ but lockdown likely to last beyond February 6

Trauma of Covid grief could be similar to 9/11, bereavement charity warns

New six-week lockdown for Northern Ireland ‘draconian but necessary’ – Michelle O’Neill

Concern as queues of ambulances form outside NI’s over-capacity hospitals

Co Down nurse becomes first person to receive vaccine in Northern Ireland

Rollout of NI vaccination programme ‘should be complete by summer 2021’, Stormont leaders

Northern Ireland shuts retail and hospitality for two weeks to curb virus spread

Health minister announces £5m funding package for domiciliary care in Northern Ireland