Covid-19 spike may be linked to shared microphone at karaoke party

It is expected to be almost a week before the Stormont government will decide whether or not to make facemasks compulsory in shops to help suppress Covid-19.

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News   What's On   Lifestyle              Jul 17, 2020           Good afternoon,   I'm sure the identification of a Covid-19 cluster in the Limavady area is causing considerable anxiety in the north west, with testing and contact tracing being conducted to identify anyone who may be potentially affected.   It is therefore understandable why there is concern that travellers from the United States - where there have been more than 140,000 Covid-related deaths - may put public health at risk on both sides of the Irish border. On Monday, the Irish Government will publish a 'green list' of countries deemed safe to travel to and from and it appears highly unlikely that either the US or Great Britain will be on it, meaning a period of self-quarantine will apply.   Currently, the Irish authorities require anyone coming into the Republic of Ireland, apart from those from Northern Ireland, to self-isolate for 14 days.    Have an enjoyable weekend and stay safe.   Valerie Martin, Head of Content                     Coronavirus measures: Decision on mandatory face masks in shops not expected until late next week           It is expected to be almost a week before the Stormont government will decide whether or not to make facemasks compulsory in shops to help suppress Covid-19.                 Virus death rate lowest since outbreak began   Coronavirus fatality rates in Northern Ireland have fallen to their lowest levels since the outbreak began, statistics confirm.           NSCPCC's Childline sees over 25% rise in calls from NI children during Covid-19 lockdown   The NSPCC-run-Childline service has seen an increase of more than 25 per cent in children in Northern Ireland getting in touch about their mental health and emotional wellbeing during lockdown.           Veterans' charity sees 40% spike in demand as lockdown impacts PTSD sufferers   A Northern Ireland veterans' charity has reported a "great spike" in people seeking mental health support during the pandemic, particularly those suffering from post traumatic stress disorder.           Dream wedding prize worth £80,000 up for grabs for frontline healhcare workers   Celebrity chef Richard Corrigan has announced that he will be offering one frontline healthcare worker a luxury wedding at his 18th century estate, Virginia Park Lodge, Co Cavan                 View more on Coronavirus

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