Next phase of Executive’s Covid-19 public information campaign launched

The Executive today launches the next phase of its Coronavirus public information campaign in the run-up to Christmas.




Avian Influenza detected in wild swan

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has confirmed that a wild swan found dead at Lough Beg, Co. Londonderry has tested positive for avian influenza.




Minister provides £3.3m to Voluntary, Community and Social Economy Sector

Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has launched the £3.3million Voluntary, Community and Social Economy Sector (VCSE) Covid Recovery Fund to continue her Department’s support of this vital Sector.




Health Minister responds to Executive decision

Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed a conclusion to this week’s Executive discussions on Covid-19 regulations.




Research highlights decrease in discharges to care homes

Discharges from Northern Ireland hospitals to care homes decreased during the first Covid-19 surge compared to the same period in 2019, a newly published study has found.