First covid vaccine will be administered in North on Tuesday
All four of the UK’s chief medical officers are warning health services face a tough three months over the winter period. That’s despite a coronavirus vaccine being rolled out from next week. They believe it will only have a ‘marginal impact’ on hospital numbers. The first vaccine…
Circuit breaker Lockdown for North
Northern Ireland will go back into a circuit breaker lockdown next week – to stop hospitals being overwhelmed due to Covid-19. Hairdressers and cafes open today after five weeks of closures – however they will be forced to shutter again next week. It means the hospitality industry there…
Still no agreement on Northern Ireland restrictions extension
The Stormont Executive will meet again this afternoon to discuss extending Covid-19 restrictions in Northern Ireland. For the second night in a row a decision could not be reached. A new plan under consideration would see hairdressers and beauty parlours reopen with restrictions, alongside cafes, while pubs and…
Northern Ireland bracing itself for new restrictions
Northern Ireland will enter a four-week lockdown this evening to stop the spread of Covid-19. Pubs and restaurants will close as well as hairdressers, beauticians and barbers, while schools will shut for two weeks from Monday. Yesterday, the North’s Finance Minister announced a financial support package for businesses…
Northern Ireland expected to confirm details of a second lockdown
Northern Ireland is expected to outline plans for a second full lockdown later. It’s due to last four weeks, with schools closing for two. It comes after a severe rise in Covid-19 cases in the past couple of weeks with 863 infections announced in the North yesterday. …
30,000 being denied emergency Covid funding
It’s been claimed that 30,000 people who are living in Northern Ireland and working in the Republic are being refused Covid-19 unemployment funding by the Irish government. The claims have been made by Donegal MD Councillor Michael McMahon who claims that many of these people are facing dire straits…
Sligo School cancel trip to northern Italy over fears of Covid-19
A school in South Sligo has cancelled their school trip to Italy amid fears of contracting the Coronavirus. Ocean FM news understands that Coola post primary school in Riverstown has taken the decision to cancel their annual TY skiing trip to Andalo. This follows a meeting with parents and the…