The Department of Health and the other Departments of the NI Executive are publishing regular press releases on their work relating to Coronavirus. We will be publishing these for reference.
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- 14 October - Executive tightens restrictions to curb Covid-19
- 14 October - Statement from Education Minister Peter Weir on COVID-19 restrictions
- 9 October - NISRA: Covid-19 related deaths week ending 2 October
- 9 October - Coronavirus (Covid-19) Infection Survey Pilot Northern Ireland – 18 September to 1 October 2020
- 8 October - Minister Swann welcomes relaunch of Workforce appeal
- 7 October - Covid-19 Services Update
- 6 October - Minister announces new Covid-19 surge plan for Northern Ireland
- 2 October - Health Ministers discuss Covid-19 response
- 2 October - NISRA: Covid related deaths w/e 25 September 2020
- 1 October - Sports Hardship Fund reopens for applications
- 1 October - Combatting Covid-19 togther on UN International Day of Older Persons
- 1 October - Travel Regulations Update
- 1 October - New Covid app version paves way for teenage clicks
- 28 September - Northern Ireland to take part in major UK vaccine trial
- 25 September - Joint statement from CMOs
- 25 September - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Survey Pilot Northern Ireland - 6 - 19 September 2020
- 25 September - £7m fund open for Social Enterprises
- 24 September - Funding provides lifeline to Arts, Culture and Heritage Sectors
- 24 September - Current R number estimate
- 23 September - Visiting Guidance Issued for Hospitals and Care Homes
- 22 September - Public address from First Minister and deputy First Minister
- 21 September - Executive extends restrictions to combat spread of Covid-19
- 21 September - Update from the UK Chief Medical Officers on the UK alert level
- 17 September - Current R number estimate
- 16 September - Localised restrictions set in Regulations
- 14 September - Progress welcomed on StopCOVID NI app for young people
- 11 September - Key questions on new Covid-19 regulations and guidance answered
- 11 September - Murphy confirms £23 million for university places and schools PPE
- 10 September - Travel regulations update
- 10 September - Education Minister welcomes letter from Chief Medical Officer to parents and carers
- 8 September - Minister seeks action on Covid-19 testing pressures
- 7 September - Minister announces Serious Adverse Incident investigation
- 7 September - Communities Minister joins forces with the Big Community Sew to help the vulnerable ‘Wear one for everyone’.
- 3 September - Minister announces re-opening of fund for creative organisations
- 3 September - Covid-19 service update
- 3 September - Covid-19 dashboard update
- 3 September - Current R number estimate
- 28 August - Support our Arts
- 28 August - NISRA: Covid related deaths week ending 21 August
- 27 August - Current R number estimate
- 27 August - Travel regulations update
- 26 August - StopCOVID NI app to be extended to under-18s - Minister
- 25 August - Weir updates guidance on use of face coverings in schools
- 23 August - Statement from the UK Chief Medical Officers on schools and childcare reopening
- 20 August - NISRA: Covid related deaths w/e 14 August
- 20 August - Minister announces tightening of restrictions
- 20 August - Travel regulations update
- 20 August - Current R number estimate
- 18 August - Flu vaccination programme to be expanded
- 14 August - 250,000 downloads of StopCOVID NI app
- 14 August - Swann saddened by Covid-19 death and rise in cases
- 13 August - Current R number estimate
- 13 August - Changes to travel regulations will mean 14 day quarantine for travellers
- 11 August- Swann: “Increasing number of COVID-19 cases a concern”
- 11 August - Help 'StopCOVID' in its tracks
- 10 August - Swann urges people to remain on high alert
- 10 August - Ní Chuilín announces cash boost for voluntary and community sector
- 10 August - Executive urge public to ‘Wear one for Everyone’ as face coverings become mandatory
- 9 August - We can stay on top of Covid-19 – but we need everyone’s help
- 7 August - Covid-19 Services Update
- 6 August - Minister comments on Covid-19 statistics
- 6 August - Executive statement on face coverings
- 6 August - Quarantine regulations updated
- 6 August - Current R Number estimate
- 6 August - Latest Department of Education updates in relation to COVID-19 (coronavirus)
- 5 August - Covid-19 Services Update
- 4 August - Latest Department of Education updates in relation to COVID-19 (coronavirus)
- 3 August - £800,000 Access and Inclusion Programme launched
- 3 August - Student nurses and midwives commended for contribution during pandemic