COVID-19 death-toll up to 816

'There will be more Coronavirus outbreaks' says Arlene Foster

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News   What's On   Lifestyle              Jun 26, 2020           Good afternoon  The latest figures from the Northern Ireland Research and Statistics Agency (NISRA) showed that there have been 12 deaths involving Covid-19 in the Province over the last week.  This represents a continuation of the downward trend of recent weeks, with 20 people with the virus having died during the previous week. According to NISRA, the total number of deaths here involving Covid-19 is 816, with 420 deaths taking place in hospitals and 340 in care homes.  Over the last 12 weeks in total, 975 'excess deaths' (deaths above the average for the corresponding period in previous years) have been registered in Northern Ireland, with the number of 'excess deaths' in the year to date to June 19 totalling 716. The Department of Health meanwhile has confirmed that one more person with Covid-19 has died in Northern Ireland in the last 24 hours. There have also been four more new cases diagnosed.  Some weeks ago many of you completed our online survey on attitudes to issues around coronavirus. With plans proceeding to release the lockdown we'd like to hear your views on the measures. You can complete our online survey here - https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/support_local  I hope everyone has a great weekend. Stay safe Alistair Bushe, Editor  Want total access to all of our online content? You can subscribe to our website, newsletter.co.uk for just £1 a month for 3 months - and it couldn't be easier. Signing up will get you faster-loading articles, fewer adverts and access to exclusive content and events when we run them. To learn more, visit our Subscriptions page here.           Covid-19 death-toll up to 816 according to NISRA           The number of COVID-19 related deaths in Northern Ireland now stands at 816 according to data published by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA).                 Arlene Foster: There will be more Coronavirus outbreaks in Northern Ireland   First Minister Arlene Foster said yesterday that further outbreaks of coronavirus could be expected in Northern Ireland as restrictions are relaxed.           MLAs in call for care home visits   MLAs back call for care home visits to be reinstated           Easing of social distancing rules 'a lifeline to hospitality industry'   The relaxation of social distancing regulations is a "game changer" to save the hospitality sector, but comes with big responsibilities, it has been warned.           The Free Presbyterian Church gives thanks to God for return of worship in churches   The Officers of Presbytery and the Presbytery's Executive Committee of the Free Presbyterian Church of Ulster, welcome heartily the indicative announcement from the Stormont Executive that from the 29th June churches will be able to commence a return to public worship.           Pandemic-hit Knockagh Somme remembrance broadcast   The bravery and sacrifice of those who lost their lives during the Battle of the Somme will be remembered during a service at Knockagh War Memorial this weekend.           Indoor gyms and betting shops given dates they can reopen   The Executive has announced a raft of additional relaxations to the Coronavirus lockdown including indicative dates for when indoor gyms and betting shops can reopen.           What is your 'new normal' bucket list since the Covid-19 crisis?   MORE than half of people in Northern Ireland (52%) have changed their 'bucket list' since the outbreak of COVID-19, according to new research carried out by The National Lottery.                 View more on Coronavirus

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