Current R Number estimate – 20 August

The Department of Health continues to publish the Covid-19 reproduction number on a weekly basis.

Executive statement on Coronavirus Health Regulations

The Executive has today agreed changes to the Coronavirus Health Regulations to reduce the numbers who can gather indoors and outdoors, including in domestic settings.

Reappointments to the Board of Sport NI

The Department for Communities has reappointed five members to the Board of Sport NI.

Northern Ireland Labour Force Survey – Young People Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET)

Statistics on young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) were published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency.

Dodds disappointed by vocational qualifications result delay

Economy Minister Diane Dodds today voiced her disappointment in the delay in vocational qualifications (VQ) results but said learners will receive the grades they deserve.