‘Look after yourself by keeping fit and healthy’

The Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael McBride is reminding people of the important role physical activity plays in our overall wellbeing.




Covid-19 Reproduction Number – R

The Department of Health now publishes the current covid-19 reproduction number (R) on Thursday each week.




Ministers announce extension of definition of key workers to access childcare

Ministers Robin Swann and Peter Weir have unveiled details of plans to enhance funding and provision for the extension of childcare across Northern Ireland.




Executive Daily Update: Initiatives to deal with Coronavirus (04 June 2020)

Northern Ireland Executive ministers and their officials have over the past 24 hours been involved in a number of initiatives and critical decisions relating to the Coronavirus emergency.




Long: Drugs seizure sends clear message to crime gangs

Justice Minister Naomi Long has praised those involved in the investigation that today led to the seizure of drugs with an estimated street value of £10-12 million.