Daily coronavirus briefing: ‘Alone Together: A Coronavirus Podcast' launched

Covid-19 testing in Northern Ireland is being expanded to 1,100 per day, Stormont's health minister has said.

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News   What's On   Lifestyle              Mar 24, 2020           Good evening, We are living through unprecedented and uncertain times. As the coronavirus continues to spread, so does the false information, mixed messaging, panic and fear. But in 'Alone Together: A Coronavirus Podcast' we aim to lift your spirits, and focus on the facts. Brought to you by hosts Morven McIntyre, Matt Millard and Dan McLaughlin, 'Alone Together' is a Laudable production for JPIMedia (Publisher of the News Letter)  and Reach. We'll hear from the amazing people who are doing their bit to keep our local communities going, sharing their positive and inspiring stories during this time of huge unrest. We'll also be answering your questions about the virus, hopefully putting your mind at ease and shedding more light on the science of the pandemic. Experts and journalists will be answering your pressing questions. What happens in a lockdown? Is the virus worse than the flu? How do I work from home? What happens if I'm self employed? You can listen to Alone Together: A Coronavirus Podcast wherever you get your podcasts, including  Spotify, or you can download the Entale app on iOS or Android for exclusive immersive content to accompany this podcast. If you like what you hear, please rate and review the show. Stay safe, stay informed and stay tuned. Here are the day's key developments in the coronavirus crisis: Covid-19 testing in Northern Ireland is being expanded to 1,100 per day, Stormont's health minister said today. Currently around 600 tests are being carried out daily. Today it was confirmed that a fourth person had died of the virus in Northern Ireland. There have been 87 deaths caused by  coronavirus in the UK since Monday. The total now stands at 422, according to the latest government figures. The government's new advice on what you need to do as part of new restrictions announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson last night can be found here The latest advice from the NHS on coronavirus can be found here           1,100 COVID-19 tests a day to be carried out in Northern Ireland           Covid-19 testing in Northern Ireland is being expanded to 1,100 per day, Stormont's health minister has said.                 Carl Frampton: People keep grabbing me for photos, they don't get it   Belfast boxer Carl Frampton has pleaded with his fans and others to observe the strict new Covid-19 containment directives around social distancing as he tries his hand at home-schooling.                 View more on Coronavirus

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