Covid-19 press conference – 20 April 2020

The Health Minister Robin Swann and the Chief Medical Officer Dr. Michael McBride provide an update on actions being taken in response to the Covid-19 crisis.




New dashboard for Covid-19 statistics

The Department of Health has introduced a daily dashboard of statistics relating to Covid-19.




New email contact for health and social care staff to raise PPE concerns

The Department of Health has set up a new email contact point for health and social care staff to raise PPE concerns.




Covid-19 death statistics reflect devastation caused by disease – Ministers

New detail on Covid-19 related deaths is a reflection of the devastating impact of the disease in our society, Ministers have said.




Hargey pays tribute to voluntary and community sector for continued efforts

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey today paid tribute to the vital and tireless work of voluntary and community organisations in response to COVID-19.