Eight pupils from schools across Northern Ireland have taken part in a virtual press conference this morning with the Education Minister, Peter Weir. The schools represented a cross-section of post primary education in Northern Ireland. read more
Northern Ireland Executive ministers and their officials have over the past 96 hours been involved in a number of initiatives and critical decisions relating to the Coronavirus emergency. read more
The Health Minister Robin Swann confirms no new Covid-19 related deaths reported today but warns against complacency. The Minister also updated on testing sites, use of Remdesivir and Clifton Nursing Home. read more
Health Minister Robin Swann welcomes the announcement today that the anti-viral drug Remdesivir will be available for the treatment of Covid-19. read more
The Department of Health continues to closely monitor the Clifton Nursing Home situation and is being regularly updated on proposals for a new provider to take over the running of the home. Those discussions are not yet concluded. read more