Health Minister Robin Swann has emphasised that the threat of Covid-19 must never be underestimated.

Telephone vaccination booking is now available for people who received a shielding letter because they are Clinically Extremely Vulnerable (CEV) to Covid-19.

There are unfortunately some bogus claims about vaccines circulating on social media. This has been the case for many years, with “anti vaxxers” spreading misinformation. The truth is that vaccines have saved millions of lives around the world and are an essential weapon against disease.

Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has welcomed the announcement from Treasury which provides a further £300 million for the Executive which can be used this year or carried forward into the 2021/2022 financial year.

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced amendments to the eligibility criteria for the Newly Self-Employed Support Scheme (NSESS).