Three More Die in The North, Bring Death Toll to 10
March 26, 2020 No Responses

Three More Die in The North, Bring Death Toll to 10

Three more people have died from Coronavirus in the North, bringing the total there to 10. Thirty-two new positives cases were reported, the total number of cases in Northern Ireland now stands at 241. Belfast has the most number of...
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Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael Say They’ve Agreed Need for ‘Strong, Stable Government’
March 26, 2020 No Responses

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael Say They’ve Agreed Need for ‘Strong, Stable Government’

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael said they have “agreed the need to form a strong, stable government” that will help Ireland recover post-Covid 19. The statement came after a two-hour meeting between the parties on Wednesday. The General Election earlier...
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New Rules for Coronavirus Testing Introduced in Ireland
March 25, 2020 No Responses

New Rules for Coronavirus Testing Introduced in Ireland

Ireland has introduced new rules for people seeking testing for coronavirus. Patients requesting a test will now have to display two major symptoms – a fever and at least one sign of respiratory disease, like a cough or shortness of...
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New Coronavirus Assessment Center Opens in Derry
March 25, 2020 No Responses

New Coronavirus Assessment Center Opens in Derry

A new center for assessing suspected coronavirus cases is opening in Derry. It will be based at Altnagelvin Hospital and staffed by GPs. Patients will be assessed at an out-of-hours urgent care building and if necessary transferred to specialist wards....
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Workers Walk Out at One of North’s Largest Poultry Manufacturers
March 25, 2020 No Responses

Workers Walk Out at One of North’s Largest Poultry Manufacturers

Large numbers of workers have walked out at one of Northern Ireland’s main poultry manufacturers, a union said. Unite regional officer Sean McKeever said the mass departure at Moy Park in Portadown, Co Armagh, is due to concerns over coronavirus....
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Protective Facemasks Being Stolen From Emergency Departments in The North
March 24, 2020 No Responses

Protective Facemasks Being Stolen From Emergency Departments in The North

Protective facemasks used by medics battling coronavirus in the North are being stolen from emergency departments there, the health minister has said. Robin Swann expressed concern at the thefts as he announced he was releasing 30% a stockpile of personal...
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Daughter of Coronavirus Victim in The North Blasts ‘Selfishness’ of People Still Gathering in Groups
March 24, 2020 No Responses

Daughter of Coronavirus Victim in The North Blasts ‘Selfishness’ of People Still Gathering in Groups

A woman whose mother has become Northern Ireland’s fourth victim of Covid-19 has lambasted the “selfishness” of people who continue to gather in groups. Brenda Doherty said her family was “devastated and heartbroken” by the death of mother-of-five Ru...
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Foster: Restrictions Could Continue Beyond Easter
March 24, 2020 No Responses

Foster: Restrictions Could Continue Beyond Easter

Stormont First Minister Arlene Foster has said sweeping new Covid-19 restrictions will last more than three weeks. She said if she was a “betting person” she would think the measures will continue beyond Easter. People must remain at home except...
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Lewis Says British Government Will ‘Not Be Found Wanting’ In Support For The North
March 23, 2020 No Responses

Lewis Says British Government Will ‘Not Be Found Wanting’ In Support For The North

The British Government will not be found wanting in supporting the people and business community of Northern Ireland, the Secretary of State has said. Brandon Lewis said protecting people was at the heart of the UK Government’s strategy to mitigate...
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Three Arrested by Gardai in Operation Targeting Dissident Republicanism
March 22, 2020 No Responses

Three Arrested by Gardai in Operation Targeting Dissident Republicanism

Three men have been arrested by gardai targeting dissident republicanism. Two are aged in their 40s and one in his 50s. They were detained in the midlands area and are being held in Dublin. The Special Detective Unit was supported...
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