Daily coronavirus briefing: Patient dies in greater Belfast area

A four-year-old child from Northern Ireland has painted dozens of pictures to give to the elderly and sick children who may feel lonely due to the Coronavirus crisis.

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News   What's On   Lifestyle              Mar 19, 2020           Good evening, Tomorrow will be the last day of school for the forseable future for many local children after it was announced yesterday that schools will close to most pupils due to the coronavirus pandemic. Children of 'key workers' will still be able to attend school after tomorrow but most will have to stay at home until further notice. This is a very difficult time for everyone and the team at the News Letter continue to work hard to bring you the latest on this unfolding situation. Here is summary of some of today's key developments: Health Minister, Robin Swann, today said as many as 9,000 people could die in Northern Ireland from the pandemic. Minister Swann made the comments in a press conference at Stomont this evening. A patient who tested postive for COVID-19 has sadly died in hospital in Northern Ireland, the Department of Health has said. In a statement they said: "The patient was elderly, had an underlying medical condition, and was being treated in a hospital in the greater Belfast area." Boris Johnson held his daily press briefing this evening. He said 'we can turn the tide within the next 12 weeks' in the battle against the virus. Mr Johnson also promised to massively increase testing for COVID-19. For the very latest NHS advice on coronavirus click here           NI four year old girl paints pictures for elderly and sick           A four-year-old child from Northern Ireland has painted dozens of pictures to give to the elderly and sick children who may feel lonely due to the Coronavirus crisis.                 Emergency depots set up to donate to NI food bank during Coronavirus crisis   Emergency drop off points have been identified for donations to Craigavon Area Food Bank as demand is expected to soar due to the Coronavirus outbreak.           Special councfl meeting cancelled   Mid Ulster District Council has cancelled a special council meeting due to focus on its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.                 View more on Coronavirus

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