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November 19, 2020 No Responses

North To Receive 4.3 Million Doses Of Coronavirus Vaccines

Northern Ireland is expected to receive up to 4.3 million doses of two coronavirus vaccines once they receive official authorization, their Department of Health has said. The country will take 2.85 per cent of the total amount that eventually becomes...

November 19, 2020 No Responses

Rules On Nursing Home Visits To Be Eased By Christmas Say Nphet

Exceptions to the coronavirus restrictions on visiting loved ones in nursing homes may be introduced ahead of Christmas. The HSE is currently meeting with stakeholders to discuss the issue and hope to deliver updated guidelines next week. Dr Colm Henry,...

November 18, 2020 No Responses

North’s Justice Minister Warns Of ‘Organized Crime Bonanza’ In No-Deal Brexit

Northern Ireland’s Justice Minister has urged that a Brexit deal be agreed, warning of a potential “organized crime bonanza”. Naomi Long described “huge uncertainty” for justice agencies with just weeks to go until the end of the transition period. S...

November 18, 2020 No Responses

Man Arrested In Connection With 1974 Birmingham Bar Bombings

A man has been arrested in connection with the murders of 21 people in the 1974 pub bombings in Birmingham. The arrest comes just days before the 46h anniversary of the two deadly November 21st blasts which ripped apart the...

November 17, 2020 No Responses

Donnelly: ‘No Appetite’ To Extend Ireland’s Latest Lockdown

The Minister for Health has insisted there is “no appetite” to extend Ireland’s Level 5 lockdown, but stopped short of guaranteeing the restrictions will be eased on schedule. Stephen Donnelly urged the public to “double down” on compliance with meas...

November 16, 2020 No Responses

‘Appropriate’ Travel Restrictions Should Remain For Christmas Says Expert

Ireland’s Covid-19 international travel restrictions are “appropriate” and should remain in place over the Christmas period, a National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) member has said. Dr Mary Favier also said there had been a “fraying around the ...

November 16, 2020 No Responses

More Lockdown Restrictions Expected In The North

More coronavirus restrictions before Christmas will “more likely than not” be recommended to Stormont, the Northern Ireland chief scientific officer has said. Prof Ian Young said a four week circuit-break in the North slowed the spread of the virus but...

November 16, 2020 No Responses

New Irish Consulate To Be Opened In Manchester, England

A new Irish consulate covering the north of England is to be opened in Manchester. Ireland’s minister for foreign affairs Simon Coveney made the announcement to mark a “virtual visit” to Dublin by the mayors of Greater Manchester and the...

November 15, 2020 No Responses

Outbreaks At Funerals And Workplaces Leading To ‘Worrying’ Rise In Cases

Outbreaks linked to funerals and workplaces are contributing to a “worrying” rise in Covid-19 infection rates the Chief Medical Officer has said. Dr Tony Holohan said there was also evidence of small numbers of people gathering for social purposes and...

November 15, 2020 No Responses

Leading Epidemiologist Warns Against Travel Over Christmas

Infection risks associated with the widespread movement of people back to Ireland for Christmas would be a recipe for disaster, a leading epidemiologist has warned. Dr Gabriel Scally said he agreed with Tánaiste Leo Varadkar’s assessment that it was too...

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