Eight More Coronavirus Deaths In The North Takes Total To 514
May 25, 2020 No Responses

Eight More Coronavirus Deaths In The North Takes Total To 514

The number of people who have died after testing positive for coronavirus in Northern Ireland has risen to 514 after eight more deaths were reported by the Department of Health. The department also reported a further 39 cases of confirmed...
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Harris: Impact Of Easing Restrictions Should Become Clear This Week
May 25, 2020 No Responses

Harris: Impact Of Easing Restrictions Should Become Clear This Week

The Minister for Health said it will become clear later this week whether the easing of restrictions has led to more cases of Covid-19 in Ireland. The State is entering the second week in easing its lockdown laws which saw...
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Police Treating Fire At Belfast Bombardier Plant As Accidental
May 25, 2020 No Responses

Police Treating Fire At Belfast Bombardier Plant As Accidental

A fire at the Bombardier Aerospace plant in Belfast is being treated as accidental. Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) said the blaze “appears to have started in machinery” and the cause is under investigation. “At this stage the...
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Dozens Attend Drive-In Service At Co Antrim Church
May 24, 2020 No Responses

Dozens Attend Drive-In Service At Co Antrim Church

Dozens of parishioners at a Co Antrim church have joined together for the first time in weeks after the reopening of its drive-in service. Pastor Brian Madden, of Maghaberry Elim Church, said he was happy to be able to deliver...
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Belfast Hospital Ready To Deal With Second Wave Of Coronavirus Infections
May 24, 2020 No Responses

Belfast Hospital Ready To Deal With Second Wave Of Coronavirus Infections

A Belfast hospital is ready to contend with a potential second surge of the coronavirus pandemic, a senior official said. The Mater Hospital is currently caring for a number of patients as they recover from Covid-19, a process that can...
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Growing Number Of Dublin Pubs Providing Delivery Services
May 23, 2020 No Responses

Growing Number Of Dublin Pubs Providing Delivery Services

A Dublin man has joined the growing number of enterprising publicans to bring freshly-poured pints to the homes of his customers. Publican Albert Martin decided to reopen his doors to The Willows pub in north Dublin to reconnect with his...
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HSE Urges Public To ‘Hold Firm’ Over Lockdown Restrictions
May 23, 2020 No Responses

HSE Urges Public To ‘Hold Firm’ Over Lockdown Restrictions

The head of the Health Service Executive has urged the public to “hold firm” over Covid-19 restriction measures. It comes as the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has reaffirmed there is no change to the two-metre social distancing rule introduced to limit...
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Holohan Has ‘Not Seen Any Worrying Trend’ Since Lockdown Eased
May 22, 2020 No Responses

Holohan Has ‘Not Seen Any Worrying Trend’ Since Lockdown Eased

The Chief Medical Officer said he had not seen a worrying trend in people’s behavior since lockdown was eased. The majority of people were adhering to restrictions, Dr Tony Holohan added. The latest data on infection, influenced by behavior during...
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Stormont Leaders Call On British Government To Fund Pensions For Victims Of The Troubles
May 22, 2020 No Responses

Stormont Leaders Call On British Government To Fund Pensions For Victims Of The Troubles

Northern Ireland’s First and Deputy First Minister have said the Westminster government should fund a pension scheme for those injured in the Troubles. The payments have been delayed amid a stand-off between Belfast and London on who pays for the...
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Over-65s Make Up 90% Of Coronavirus-Related Deaths In Ireland
May 22, 2020 No Responses

Over-65s Make Up 90% Of Coronavirus-Related Deaths In Ireland

Those aged over 65 make up 90% of Covid-19 related deaths, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The CSO published a detailed breakdown of Covid-19 deaths and cases in Ireland on Friday. It found almost...
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