First person from Northern Ireland dies from Coronavirus COVID-19

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20 Mar, 2020 First person from Northern Ireland dies from Coronavirus COVID-19 The first known person from Northern Ireland to die after testing positive for COVID-19 has been described by his children as a "jolly Irish man who made everyone smile". Latest News NI Covid-19 reasonable worst case: 15,000 dead and hospitals overwhelmed in surge 'of Biblical proportions' A reasonable worst case scenario for the Covid-19 pandemic is that about 15,200 people in Northern Ireland could die, Stormont's Health Minister has warned. NI emergency plan for Coronavirus COVID-19 revealed The Department of Health has revealed a detailaed emergency plan designed to battle Coronavirus COVID-19 in Northern Ireland. Is equity release right for me? With equity release featuring more and more in the media over recent years, you may not really be sure what it is, if it's right for you and where to turn for advice? Promoted by Age Partnership Coronavirus: Co Antrim contractor trapped on the Tarmac at RSA airport A Northern Ireland property developer has reported being left stranded at Lanseria Airport in Johannesburg after South Africa escalated its response to the coronavirus outbreak. Dogs Trust Ballymena Coronavirus response plans Dogs Trust Ballymena will move to an appointment-only system for potential adopters from 5pm on Friday, March 20. Sport Update Portadown to open up Shamrock Park gates in support of community cause The Irish League fixture list may remain in lockdown but Portadown Football Club will be throwing open the Shamrock Park gates in support of a special cause. Glenavon's Conan Byrne has final Irish Cancer Society fundraiser in mind after banking thousands with Dublin grounds walk Glenavon's Conan Byrne spent Wednesday clocking up the miles so the Irish Cancer Society can count up the cash - with his solo marathon walk in Dublin set to help numbers to the tune of more than 14,000 euros. Watch: Footballers show their skills with a toilet roll! The Toilet Paper Challenge is a new craze sweeping social media. And finally... 'Blackbird' in Cushendun drama See all the day's news here

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