Travel regulations update – 27 August 2020

From this Saturday those arriving in Northern Ireland from Cuba will not need to self-isolate.




DoH Covid-19 press conference – 27 August 2020

The Health Minister Robin Swann, Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael McBride and Chief Scientific Adviser Professor Ian Young at today’s Department of Health press conference.




New appointment to the Historic Buildings Council

Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has appointed Mr Sebastian Graham as a member to the Historic Buildings Council.




Health Minister opens new learning disability residential home

Health Minister Robin Swann has emphasised his commitment to supporting people with learning disabilities to live sustainably in local communities.

The Minister today opened Bradley Court, a new residential nursing home in North Belfast for adults (18+) with learning disability and associated care needs, including behaviours that challenge.

Patients resettled from Muckamore Abbey Hospital will be among the residents of the home, which will also be open to admissions from the wider community.




StopCOVID NI app to be extended to under-18s – Minister

The StopCOVID NI app is to be extended to children and young people from next month, Health Minister Robin Swann has announced.