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<p> While daily cases of Covid-19 are steadily decreasing in Ireland, there is concern about the rate at which Delta (formerly known as the Indian variant) is spreading in Britain and the North.</p>

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Q&A: What is the Delta variant and should we be worried?

It's more transmissable, and less susceptible to vaccines — so there is growing concern about the rise of this Covid variant

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Some coronavirus masks not properly tested in Northern Ireland

Some masks protecting healthcare staff against coronavirus were not properly tested, Northern Ireland’s Public Health Agency (PHA) has said.

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Health workers in the North express alarm over official coronavirus guidance

Health care workers in Northern Ireland have expressed alarm over official coronavirus guidance in England and warned the Stormont authorities not to adopt it.

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The Irish Examiner View: Too early to stand down our defences

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NI Executive receives €57m cash injection to tackle coronavirus

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Coronavirus: 17 more deaths announced in the North

Ten further deaths, 85 new positive Covid-19 tests in Northern Ireland on Monday

A further ten people in Northern Ireland diagnosed with coronavirus died yesterday, according today’s daily bulletin from the Public Health Agency (PHA).

Tue, 14 Apr, 2020

Coronavirus: Death toll now at 365 as case numbers reach 10,647

In a statement, the HSE said 2,489 of 10,647 Covid-19 cases are "associated" with healthcare workers.

Mon, 13 Apr, 2020

Seven more Covid-19 deaths in the North

Testing has resulted in 91 new positive cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the region to 1,089.

Sun, 05 Apr, 2020

N Ireland could see 3,000 coronavirus deaths in first wave, modelling suggests

Northern Ireland could see 3,000 deaths in the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic, expert modelling has indicated.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2020

Six more Covid-19 deaths in Northern Ireland

With 86 new cases of the infection reported on Sunday, the number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 stands at 410.

Sun, 29 Mar, 2020

Three more coronavirus deaths in NI - total up to 13

The Public Health Agency says 34 more people have tested positive for the virus, a total of 275.

Fri, 27 Mar, 2020

Coronavirus: Three more deaths in Northern Ireland; 241 total cases

Thirty-two new positives cases were reported, the total number of cases in Northern Ireland now stands at 241.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2020

Thousands in the North already infected with coronavirus - NI chief medical officer

Many thousands of people may already have coronavirus in Northern Ireland, the chief medical officer warned.

Wed, 25 Mar, 2020

Two new Covid-19 cases in Ireland; Five new cases in the North

There are now 21 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland and 12 confirmed cases in the North.

Sun, 08 Mar, 2020

Five new coronavirus cases bring total to 18 confirmed in Republic of Ireland

Five new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the Republic of Ireland.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2020

St Patrick’s Day events can go ahead despite Covid-19 fears, health chief says

Ireland's Chief Medical Officer has said that fear and anxiety in relation to the coronavirus is understandable - and said that it is important that the public stay informed.

Wed, 04 Mar, 2020

Five deaths in Belfast 'may be linked to drug misuse'

The 16-year-old girl and three of the men, all aged in their twenties, died in separate incidents on Monday.

Tue, 04 Apr, 2017

Belfast shipyard struck by bacterial outbreak

A bacterial infection that can cause potentially deadly illnesses has broken out at Harland and Wolff shipyards in Belfast.

Fri, 15 May, 2015

Belfast patient tests negative for Ebola

A patient in Belfast has tested negative for the Ebola virus, the Public Health Agency (PHA) has confirmed.

Mon, 10 Nov, 2014

Belfast patient tested for Ebola

A patient is being tested for the Ebola virus in Belfast.

Sun, 09 Nov, 2014

Simulated chemical blast to test emergency response plan

Plans for emergency readiness and response to a biological incident in Israel or a chemical explosion near the Northern Ireland border are being forensically prepared by Irish researchers.

Mon, 31 Mar, 2014

Patients/carers urged to share experiences of palliative care

Patients and carers are being urged to share their experiences of palliative care in the first survey about the issue.

Mon, 10 Mar, 2014

Secret radioactive waste dumping 'presented no plausible risk'

The secret dumping of radioactive waste in landfill sites in Belfast and Derry posed no risk to human health, a British Department of the Environment review has stated.

Fri, 31 Jan, 2014

Report highlights rising rates of suicide among young males

The rate of suicide among young people in Ireland is one of the highest in Europe, figures show.

Wed, 23 Jan, 2013

Inquiry into toxic gas leak on ship

Eighteen people were treated after a toxic gas leak on a ship docked at a Northern Ireland harbour.

Wed, 05 Dec, 2012

Meningitis-link germ hits NI school

A school child in Downpatrick has developed an infection which can cause meningitis.

Mon, 25 Jun, 2012

Sunbed ban for under 18s begins in North

A new law banning under 18s from using sunbeds in the North comes into force today.

Tue, 01 May, 2012

Bacteria outbreaks in North 'under control'

Outbreaks of deadly bacteria that claimed the lives of four babies in Northern Ireland hospitals are now officially under control, the region's Health Minister has said.

Wed, 15 Feb, 2012

Killer bug found in more NI baby units

Traces of a deadly infection which killed four babies in hospitals in the North have been found in three more neonatal units.

Wed, 08 Feb, 2012

Moved babies to be screened for hospital bug

All babies transferred to other units from two hospitals in the North where four infants died are to be screened for the killer infection, public health authorities said.

Wed, 25 Jan, 2012

Investigation launched as third baby dies at Belfast hospital

A third baby has died after an outbreak of a deadly infection at the Royal Hospital in Belfast, hospital staff said today.

Fri, 20 Jan, 2012

Number of HIV-positive men in North hits record high

The number of gay men in the North diagnosed with HIV has hit a record high.

Thu, 01 Dec, 2011

Two-year-old with swine flu dies

A two-year-old boy with swine flu has died in the North.

Sat, 15 Jan, 2011

Swine flu outbreak claims 13 lives in the North

THE number of swine flu related deaths in Northern Ireland has reached 13 as the number of people in the Republic infected with the H1N1 virus continues to grow.

Sat, 08 Jan, 2011

North Down skin cancer rates 'double those in other areas'

Skin cancer rates in north Down are more than double those in other parts of the North, it was revealed today.

Sun, 29 Aug, 2010

Deaths prompt swine flu jabs for NI special schools staff

Some staff in special schools for Northern Ireland pupils with severe learning difficulties will be vaccinated for swine flu, the North's Health Minister announced today.

Mon, 26 Oct, 2009

Irish college closes after swine flu outbreak

The Irish language college in Donegal where six students contracted swine flu has been temporarily closed.

Sat, 08 Aug, 2009

Swine flu cases rise to 13 in North

Another case of swine flu was confirmed in the North today, bringing to 13 the number being treated for the virus in the province.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2009

North's swine flu cases rise

Another three cases of swine flu were confirmed in the North today.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2009

New case of swine flu confirmed in North

People in the North were urged not to get alarmed today after another case of swine flu was confirmed.

Tue, 16 Jun, 2009

Hundreds of minors in North treated for drink and drug addiction

More than 400 under-18s are treated for alcoholism and drug addiction in the North each year, it was revealed today.

Mon, 15 Jun, 2009

Third swine flu case confirmed in the North

A third case of swine flu has been confirmed in the North, the Department of Health said today.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2009

Second case of swine flu in North

A second case of swine flu has been confirmed in the North tonight.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2009

Swine flu fears regarding fight played down

Passengers who shared a flight with the North’s first swine flu sufferer do not appear to have been infected, Health Minister Michael McGimpsey said today.

Mon, 18 May, 2009

Hunt on for passengers after NI swine flu case confirmed

Health authorities were tonight still trying to contact every one of more than 150 people on an easyJet flight to Belfast after one of them was confirmed as the North's first case of swine flu.

Thu, 14 May, 2009

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