Northern Ireland 'could see 3,000 coronavirus deaths' in first wave

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1 Apr, 2020 Visit www.newsletter.co.uk for all of your latest news, sport and opinion from around Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland 'could see 3,000 coronavirus deaths' in first wave Northern Ireland could see 3,000 deaths in the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic, expert modelling has indicated. Latest News Translink boss warns £100M needed to continue services after COVID-19 crisis Translink will need a £100 million injection of funds to continue providing a public transport network across Northern Ireland after the coronavirus crisis, its chief executive has said. Coronavirus: NI council begins preparing graves in readiness for deaths surge A Northern Ireland council has begun pre-preparing graves in advance of an expected surge of deaths caused by the coronavirus pandemic. 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 Eamonn McCann: The coronavirus crisis both highlights the vital role of newspapers and the risk to local titles Journalists have played a vital role in recent weeks providing the public with factual information needed now more than ever. Thanks to menial workers who are more important now than high fliers How true it is that we owe such a gratitude to our NHS staff and all those who are in the forefront of the fight against this awful virus ('We pay tribute to vital farm and factory workers,' March 28). Protecting vulnerable human life, yet at the same time facilitating the deaths of the most vulnerable In the very same week when our government has introduced the strictest of civil measures to avoid the death of thousands of the most vulnerable in the country it has introduced the most liberal of abortion regulations. Sport Update Coronavirus: Minister reveals hardship relief fund plan for sports clubs Sports club struggling financially due to the coronavirus pandemic have been handed a boost by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA. Rangers and Celtic hit by fines from UEFA Rangers have been fined by UEFA for three separate incidents in their Europa League campaign. David Jeffrey delighted to extend his stay at Ballymena United David Jeffrey and Bryan McLaughlin have signed new two-year deals with Ballymena United. And finally... Punctual puffins make their return to Rathlin Island The return of one of our favourite birds – the puffin – is an eagerly awaited event each spring on Rathlin Island. See all the day's news here

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