NI minister facing death threats attacks Wilson over pandemic language

A health minister facing two death threats, Robin Swann, has attacked the DUP’s Sammy Wilson over his language during the pandemic. Picture: Kelvin Boyes/Press Eye/PA

A health minister facing two death threats has attacked the DUP’s Sammy Wilson over his language during the pandemic.

The East Antrim MP suggested Robin Swann focused on other pressing medical problems rather than giving the impression that venturing out posed a near-risk of “immediate death” from coronavirus.