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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- 15 March - Vaccines now available to everyone aged 50 and over
- 12 March - Coronavirus (Covid-19) Infection Survey Northern Ireland – 28 February - 6 March 2021
- 10 March - Workplace covid testing for key sector employers
- 5 March - Coronavirus (Covid-19) Infection Survey Northern Ireland – 20 - 26 February 2021
- 4 March - Swann and Mallon welcome testing programme for Translink staff
- 1 March -Vaccine programme extended to 60-64 year olds
- 26 February - Coronavirus (Covid-19) Infection Survey Northern Ireland – 13 to 19 February 2021
- 24 February - Swann announces expansion of Asymptomatic testing
- 19 February - All carers can book a vaccine at a Trust centre
- 19 February - Coronavirus (Covid-19) Infection Survey Northern Ireland – 6 - 12 February 2021
- 14 February - Finance Minister welcomes additional £300 million towards Covid response
- 14 February - Mythbuster: Covid-19 vaccines and fertility
- 12 February - Mallon announces opening of second financial support scheme for taxi-drivers
- 12 February - Coronavirus (Covid-19) Infection Survey Northern Ireland – 31 January to 6 February 2021
- 11 February - Are you 65-69? Don’t delay in booking your vaccine
- 10 February - Minister Hargey confirms further financial assistance for councils
- 8 February - Mallon creates messaging platform for front-line workers
- 5 February - Coronavirus (Covid-19) Infection Survey Northern Ireland – 24 - 30 January 2021
- 2 February - Vaccination booking line for 65-69 year-olds now open
- 2 February - Public urged to stick to health guidance - even after vaccination
- 2 February - Hargey: Resources will be targeted at those most in need
- 2 February - ‘It’s vital we support our children’s mental health’
- 29 January - Coronavirus (Covid-19) Infection Survey Northern Ireland – 17 - 23 January 2021
- 27 January - Vaccination slots go online for 65-69 year olds
- 26 January - Plans to accelerate vaccinations spelt out
- 22 January - Coronavirus (Covid-19) Infection Survey Northern Ireland – 10 - 16 January 2021
- 18 January - Minister reopens Voluntary, Community and Social Economy Sector Covid Recovery Fund
- 19 January - Swann: Please stay at home if you have symptoms or have Covid-19
- 17 January - Pre-departure testing for all International arrivals to Northern Ireland
- 15 January - Dr McBride and Dr Holohan urge everyone to stay home
- 15 January - NISRA: Weekly deaths w/e 8 January
- 15 January - We cannot ease up in our fightback – Health Minister
- 14 January - Mallon receives new powers to provide further financial assistance scheme for taxi drivers
- 14 January - Communities Minister announces further boost for Covid-19 Community Support Fund
- 13 January - New Rapid Test for Emergency Departments
- 13 January - Statement from Education Minister on AQE Test
- 12 January - Vaccination programme published
- 11 January - Vaccination programme latest
- 8 January - Coronavirus (Covid-19) Infection Survey Northern Ireland – 27 December 2020 to 2 January 2021
- 7 January - Advice for Clinically Extremely Vulnerable remains in place
- 5 January - New phase in Covid-19 vaccination programme is a game-changer
- 5 January - Statement from Economy Minister Diane Dodds on upcoming vocational qualification exams and assessments
- 5 January - Minister announces new measures to support childcare providers
- 5 January - Weir sets out plans for education provision