Modelling data shows social distancing works
The impact of social distancing measures on the spread of Covid-19 has been highlighted in data made public by the Department of Health. read more
Northern Ireland Executive
Minister suspends recovery of benefit overpayments and loans
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has said that her Department will be pausing the recovery of benefit overpayments and loan repayments from a number of Social Security benefits for three months, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. read more
Departmental update on Covid-19 critical care surge plan
As part of the preparations for the first wave, our priority was to ensure that the health and care system had sufficient capacity to deal with the rising numbers of Covid-19 patients. read more
Minister underlines extensive programme to support care homes
Health Minister Robin Swann today spelt out a wide range of measures being deployed in Northern Ireland to protect care home residents during the Covid-19 pandemic. read more
Covid-19 press conference – 13 May 2020
The Health Minister Robin Swann and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Michael McBride discuss critical care, testing, support for care homes and de-escalation of Nightingale Hospital. read more