Tag: COVID-19
African countries added to travel red list
Travellers arriving in Northern Ireland from six African countries will have to enter quarantine following the discovery of a new COVID-19 variant.
South Africa, Botswana,...
COVID-19 vaccination boosters to be offered to 40 to 49-year-olds
The COVID-19 vaccine booster programme will be extended to the 40-49-year-old age group
Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the JCVI recommendation.
The announcement comes with...
Verification app for checking COVID-19 vaccination status launched in NI
A new domestic use verification app for checking COVID-19 vaccination status has been launched.
The Department of Health's existing COVIDCert NI app will allow users...
Ten deaths and 948 new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Ireland
Ten deaths and another 948 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Northern Ireland.
https://twitter.com/healthdpt/status/1455174521871347716
Two new COVID-19 antivirals could be used this winter
Two new COVID-19 antivirals could be available this winter to treat patients in Northern Ireland.
They are Molnupiravir and PF-07321332/ritonavir.
The news has been welcomed by...
Two deaths and 1,276 new cases of COVID-19 in NI
Another 1,276 positive cases and two deaths have been reported in the past 24 hours in Northern Ireland.
2,545,973 vaccines have been administered in total.
https://twitter.com/healthdpt/status/1446460786012983305
Three deaths and 1,209 new cases of COVID-19
Three further people have died as a result of COVID-19 in Northern Ireland.
There are 1,209 new cases.
https://twitter.com/healthdpt/status/1445373382854332417?s=21
Three deaths and 1,080 new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Ireland
Three further people have died as a result of COVID-19 in Northern Ireland.
There are 1,080 new cases.
https://twitter.com/healthdpt/status/1445011040543158277
Two deaths and 892 new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Ireland
Two further people have died as a result of COVID-19 in Northern Ireland.
There are 892 new cases.
https://twitter.com/healthdpt/status/1444648634289725444
Eight deaths and 1,039 new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Ireland
Eight further people have died as a result of COVID-19 in Northern Ireland.
There are 1,039 new cases.
https://twitter.com/healthdpt/status/1443924105716244494