UK CMOs statement on the self-isolation period

Statement from all four UK Chief Medical Officers on a change to the self-isolation period for all domestic contacts and international arrivals.

This change will apply in Northern Ireland, England and Scotland from 00:01 on Monday 14 December. It already applies in Wales.

Contact tracing vital part of pandemic response – Ministers

Contact tracing is a cornerstone of our response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Ministers have said today.

The First Minister, deputy First Minister and Health Minister were speaking after they visited the Public Health Agency’s Contact Tracing Centre in Ballymena.

Following a tour of the tracing centre, the Ministers got a preview of a new public information campaign aimed at raising awareness of the new digital service.

Infrastructure Minister announces appointment of Chair to the Board of Warrenpoint Harbour Authority (WHA)

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon, has announced the appointment of Dr Gerard O’Hare as Chair for the Board of Warrenpoint Harbour Authority.

Long introduces Domestic Homicide Reviews and appoints panel chairs

One death as a result of domestic abuse is one too many, Justice Minister Naomi Long has said.

Dodds comments on UK Government announcement

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has commented on today’s ‘New Deal for Northern Ireland’ announcement by the UK Government.