Health

Visiting times in all healthcare settings to be relaxed from Monday

Visiting arrangements for all care settings are slightly relaxed from Monday March 1 as Covid alert level moves back from Level 5 to Level 4

We now have an average of over 27 new positive cases per day compared to approximately three per day a few weeks ago, says Health Minister

As fertility services resume, eligibility is extended by one year for those already on the list, says Mark H Durkan

First Covid death in a month in NI today and 165 new cases in past week - we must remain on high alert, says Health Minister Robin Swann

Solution to nursing shortage needed after £115m was spent on agency nurses last year, says Mark H Durkan

Altnagelvin midwife Rae King died in April - many '5k for Rae' fundraisers followed, including Derry, Arranmore Island, Sydney and New York

Cystic Fibrosis drug Kaftrio to be available to patients in Northern Ireland

Health Minister says wearing face coverings will show we care about those who were shielding at home due to underlying medical conditions

StopCOVID NI app uses bluetooth connectivity to alert you when you have been in proximity of someone who has tested positive for the virus

Shoppers are responsible for wearing face coverings from 1 August - if many do not, powers of enforcement will follow from 20 August - Swann

Funding of £2.2bn will help "maintain public services, support economic recovery, and protect the vulnerable" says Finance Minister