As deadly surge looms, NI Health Minister calls in the Army to help battle coronavirus

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12 Apr, 2020 As deadly surge looms, NI Health Minister calls in the Army to help battle coronavirus Robin Swann last night confirmed that he has submitted two requests to the Ministry of Defence to secure Army assistance to the health service as Northern Ireland prepares for the pandemic's surge. Latest News Sam McBride: Arlene Foster has shown skill amid Executive's Coronavirus spat Going into a crisis whose terrible scale is only comparable to war, Arlene Foster had an inauspicious position at the top of the Executive. Ben Lowry: If the final death toll ends up lower than was feared it will just mean that we have been lucky The chief scientific officer Sir Patrick Vallance on Thursday estimated that under 10% of UK people have Covid-19. 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 Ben Lowry: Those of us who have gardens have been fortunate to be able to enjoy the Spring during lockdown One reason I opposed closure of city parks as soon as I heard about them in parts of the UK is that I once lived in a flat in Belfast that had no outside access, not even have a balcony. Under cover of this coronavirus catastrophe our government has ushered in even more death – courtesy of abortion reform We are in the midst of a worldwide pandemic that has already claimed many lives. Sport Update It is alarming that Stormont parties are spending vast sum on China PPE given the quality concerns and the threat to joint UK approach It is extraordinary that the Stormont executive is said to be planning to spend £170 million on personal protection equipment (PPE) from China. Two men hospitalised after serious stabbing incident in Co Fermanagh Police were summoned to the scene of a serious stabbing just outside Enniskillen last night. Cause of death being probed after night-time 'altercation' turns fatal A man has died following what is believed to have been an "altercation" in Armagh city. And finally... Stay at home over Easter plea The first minister has warned those who flout social distancing rules over the Easter holidays that they should expect police action. See all the day's news here

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