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16.12.2020 / 20:00

'No doubt' intervention needed over Covid-19 in NI - O'Neill

Northern Ireland's deputy First Minister has said there is "no doubt" that an intervention is required to gain control over the spread of coronavirus.

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NI leaders defend lifting Covid-19 circuit breaker lockdown

Stormont leaders have defended the relaxation of circuit-breaker restrictions in Northern Ireland at a time when daily death and infection numbers remain high.

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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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Northern Ireland care home residents prioritised in Covid vaccine rollout

Care home residents in Northern Ireland are to be prioritised in the first phase of the coronavirus vaccine rollout.

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First batch of Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccine arrives in Northern Ireland

A first batch of almost 25,000 does of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine has arrived in Northern Ireland.

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Covid-19 deaths in Northern Ireland pass 1,000

A grim coronavirus milestone has been reached in Northern Ireland with the number of official deaths passing 1,000.

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Northern Ireland to begin tracing asymptomatic cases

A range of contact tracing measures designed to find asymptomatic Covid-19 cases will be rolled out in Northern Ireland this week, Health Minister Robin Swann said.

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Covid-19 infections will rise due to Christmas get-togethers, says NI CMO

The number of Covid-19 infections in Northern Ireland will increase due to Christmas get-togethers, Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael McBride has said.

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Further Covid-19 restrictions may be needed in North - Swann

Northern Ireland's Health Minister Robin Swann has warned that further Covid-19 restrictions are needed before the end of this month to avoid hospitals being overwhelmed.

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NI cancer sufferers may die due to need to treat Covid-19 patients - Swann

Cancer patients may die as a result of Covid-19 patients not being turned away from hospitals, Northern Ireland's Health Minister has admitted.

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NI imposes 14-day quarantine for visitors from Denmark

The Stormont Executive has imposed a 14-day isolation period for anyone arriving from Denmark because of concerns about a new strain of coronavirus that has spread from mink to humans.

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NI reports over 600 new cases as next steps considered

A further 616 people in Northern Ireland have tested positive for Covid-19, according to the latest figures published by the Department of Health.

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Queen's students isolating after positive Covid-19 cases

Some students at Queen's University's Halls of Residence in Belfast have been told to self-isolate after a small number of them tested positive for Covid-19.

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NI Health Minister criticises Van Morrison over new anti-lockdown songs

Northern Ireland's Health Minister Robin Swann has strongly criticised Belfast singer Van Morrison for releasing three new songs condemning measures to tackle coronavirus.

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NI health minister to recommend tightening Covid-19 restrictions

Northern Ireland's health minister Robin Swann is to recommend tightening coronavirus restrictions when the Stormont Executive meets today.

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Death by television in Phil Hogan's 'Saipan moment'

Robin Swann's career is travelling in a different direction to that of Phil Hogan, Dara Calleary and Barry Cowen. In November 2019, after two uneventful years when he failed to take the Ulster Unionist party from its role as bit player in Northern Ireland politics, Robin threw in the towel as leader.

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Covid-19 cases per 100,000 in Ireland at 28.5 - ECDC

The latest figures show that the 14-day cumulative number of cases of Covid-19 in Ireland for every 100,000 people is 28.5, according to the European Centre for Disease Control.

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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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Additional 54 coronavirus cases and two further deaths

An additional 54 cases of coronavirus and two further deaths have been reported to the Department of Health.

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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 records 74 new Covid-19 cases, one further death

The Department of Health in Northern Ireland has said 74 new cases of Covid-19 have been identified.

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NI Executive to discuss quarantine for arrivals from Spain

The Northern Ireland Executive is set to meet later to discuss a decision to introduce quarantine for those arriving in the region from Spain.

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NI seeks cross-border passenger data-sharing agreement

Northern Ireland's health minister has asked the Irish Government to consider new laws and data-sharing agreements to help track international travellers arriving on the island.

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Coronavirus outbreak at poultry plant in Antrim

A small number of workers at poultry firm Moy Park's factory in Co Antrim have tested positive for Covid-19.

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NI health authorities not looking at Limavady lockdown

Northern Ireland's Department of Health said it is not looking at a localised lockdown in Limavady, Co Derry at this time.

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Inquiry call after resignations at NI care home watchdog

An inquiry has been called for after resignations at the board of the watchdog which inspects care homes in Northern Ireland.

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First consignment of £60m PPE order arrives in NI from China

The first consignment of a £60 million order for Personal Protection Equipment from China has arrived in Northern Ireland.

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Nine more deaths from Covid-19, and 37 additional cases

Nine more people have died from Covid-19 in Ireland, bringing the overall death toll to 1,615.

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Northern Ireland's health minister warns against complacency after no new deaths reported

Northern Ireland's health minister has urged caution after no Coronavirus linked deaths were reported for the first time in over ten weeks.

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Nine further Covid-19 deaths in Northern Ireland

A further nine patients who had been diagnosed with Covid-19 in Northern Ireland have died, bringing the total number of deaths there to 347.

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UK toll rises by 449 as NI records 13 further deaths

The UK has announced that a further 449 people who had been hospitalised with Covid-19 have now died.

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Call for transparency on virus deaths in NI nursing homes

There have been further calls in Northern Ireland for transparency about how many deaths linked to Covid-19 have occurred in nursing homes.

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Sinn Féin hit out at call for British Army assistance to deal with coronavirus

A political row has erupted in Northern Ireland after the Stormont Health Minister formally requested assistance from the British Army to help deal with the coronavirus crisis.

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Belfast City Hospital tower earmarked for Covid-19 surge

The tower block at Belfast City Hospital will be set aside for 230 coronavirus patients, Stormont's Department of Health has said.

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Model study suggests NI could reach 3,000 deaths in worst case scenario

Northern Ireland could see 3,000 deaths in the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic, expert modelling has indicated.

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NI ministers praise companies for aid in Covid-19 fight

The Stormont Assembly has praised nearly 100 companies in Northern Ireland for helping the health service source vital equipment to combat the impact Covid-19.

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Virus: Northern Ireland reports second death

A second patient with Covid-19 has died in Northern Ireland.

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First Covid-19 death in Northern Ireland announced

Northern Ireland has recorded the first death of a patient with Covid-19.

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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