Pre-departure testing for all International arrivals to Northern Ireland

From 21 January 2021 international travellers will be required to present a negative Covid-19 test result before arriving in Northern Ireland.




Dr McBride and Dr Holohan urge everyone to stay home

Chief Medical Officers in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have voiced their concerns about the high levels of Covid-19 and are urging everyone to stay home.




Ministers welcome launch of pharmacy codeword scheme for domestic abuse victims

Health Minister Robin Swann and Justice Minister Naomi Long have welcomed a new scheme launched by the UK Government for victims of domestic abuse to discretely seek help through pharmacies.




Publication of DVA Monthly Tests Conducted Statistics – December 2020

The ‘DVA Monthly Tests Conducted Statistics – December 2020’ report, containing statistics up to December 2020, is now available.




Revised visiting guidance comes into effect today

The Department of Health has published revised guidance on visiting care settings which comes into effect from Friday 15 January.