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15.12.2021 / 20:20

Warnings over rapid spread of Omicron variant in Northern Ireland

The chief medical officer in Northern Ireland has said he is "more concerned than at any previous point in the pandemic", amid warnings over the rapid spread of Omicron Covid variant.

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Northern Ireland's chief scientist: Another Covid-19 wave set to hit

Another wave of Covid-19 is set to hit Northern Ireland, chief scientific adviser Professor Ian Young has said.

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NI health officials recommend no change to Covid rules

Health officials in Northern Ireland have recommended that no changes should be made to remaining Covid-19 regulations and guidance.

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Concerns over rapid Covid case rise in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland's chief scientific adviser has expressed concern at the "rapid" rise in Covid-19 cases, warning of an "inevitable" increase in death rates as a result.

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NI's chief scientific adviser in warning over Covid numbers

There could be up to 400 patients in hospital with Covid-19 by the end of the summer as the number of cases increase, Northern Ireland's chief scientific adviser has said.

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'One in 40' may have virus in parts of Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland's chief scientific adviser, Professor Ian Young, has warned that as many as one in 40 people may have Covid-19 in some areas there.

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Difficult to keep NI schools open if variant Covid-19 becomes dominant

Northern Ireland's chief scientific officer has said it will be very difficult to keep schools open if the new variant of Covid-19 becomes dominant there.

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Northern Ireland urged to consider one-day Christmas bubbles

Christmas bubbles should be as small as possible, and people in Northern Ireland should consider forming them for 25 December only amid an "aggressive new strain" of Covid-19.

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'Pandemic is far from finished,' says NI health minister

A potential third wave of Covid-19 in Northern Ireland could be the worst yet, Stormont's health minister has warned.

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Fall in NI Covid cases 'less than hoped for' - advisor

A further 11 people with Covid-19 have died in Northern Ireland, the Department of Health has said, bringing the total to 889.

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Expert says further NI restrictions before Christmas 'likely'

More coronavirus restrictions before Christmas will "more likely than not" be recommended to Stormont, Northern Ireland's chief scientific officer has said.

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Covid-19 restrictions in NI expected to be tightened

A number of Covid-19 restrictions in Northern Ireland are expected to be tightened this afternoon.

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Indoor gatherings in NI could be reduced under new restrictions

The number of people allowed to meet indoors in Northern Ireland could be reduced under fresh restrictions aimed at stemming the spread of coronavirus.

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Northern Ireland may need localised restrictions to tackle virus surge

Localised coronavirus restrictions in parts of Northern Ireland where cases have surged may soon be required.

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Coronavirus R rate in Northern Ireland could be as high as 1.8

The coronavirus R rate in Northern Ireland could be as high as 1.8.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0