Protective facemasks used by NI medics battling coronavirus ‘being stolen’

The stockpile is in place to help the health service respond to pandemics as they develop.

Protective facemasks used by medics battling coronavirus in the North are being stolen from emergency departments there, the health minister has said.

Robin Swann expressed concern at the thefts as he announced he was releasing 30% a stockpile of personal protective equipment (PPE) ahead of schedule.