Dentists’ surviving “on a knife edge” – with major shortages of PPE

No new Covid-19 related deaths were rerecorded in the last 24 hours

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News   What's On   Lifestyle              Jul 21, 2020           Good Afternoon On another day when Northern Ireland reported no new coronavirus linked deaths it was reported that dentists' clinics around the Province are surviving "on a knife edge". Speaking to the News Letter Tristen Kelso, the director of the Northern Irish wing of the British Dental Association, pointed to issues around personal protective equipment which were creating a "perfect storm" for those battling to stay open. Deputy first minister Michelle O'Neill has denied claims she and her colleagues had flouted coronavirus rules at Bobby Storey's funeral. Ulster Unionist Doug Beattie was among several MLAs who criticised the republican party's actions during an Assembly debate on the Covid-19 regulations. A young NI couple have expressed their shock at being informed they had tested positive for coronavirus despite not experiencing any symptoms. Clionagh, who is in the late stages of pregnancy, said that her husband was contacted by the track and trace service at the weekend to inform him he had been in contact with someone who has Covid.   Keep safe Michael Cousins Deputy digital 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.           Leading NI dental figure: We are 'on a knife edge' as planned reopening of services falls flat           Many dentists' clinics around the Province are surviving "on a knife edge" – with major shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) creating a "perfect storm" for those battling to stay open.                 Two additional cases confirmed yesterday brings total to 5,859 - find out where the cases are located - no deaths in last 24 hours   No new Covid-19 related deaths were rerecorded in the last 24 hours by the Department of Health in the past 24 hours, leaving total deaths with the virus at 556.           Young NI couple shocked at positive coronavirus test   A couple from Co Londonderry who tested positive for Covid-19 have said they are thankful they did not pass the virus onto anyone else.           Swim Ulster: Chlorine in pools kills coronavirus, so why can't we open?   Disappointment has been expressed that swimming looks to be the last sporting activity in Northern Ireland to resume after lockdown.           Michelle O'Neill and Arlene Foster split over call for travellers Great Britain into NI should enter into 14 day quarantine   First Minister, Arlene Foster, and deputy First Minister, Michelle O'Neill are at loggerheads over whether people travelling into Northern Ireland from Great Britain should spend 14 days in quarantine before going about their business.           Sinn Fein abused society with Bobby Storey funeral attendance - Doug Beattie   Sinn Fein leaders abused wider society in Northern Ireland by flouting coronavirus rules at Bobby Storey's funeral, the Assembly has been told.           NI residents urged to register for clinical study to help formulate vaccine to beat COVID-19 - appeal issued for interest in NHS clinical research   NI residents are asked to register to the vaccine registry - to be contacted about taking part in approved UK coronavirus vaccine studies.           Former mayor calls for people to shop local and wear face covering   A former mayor of Larne has called for customers to wear face covering and support traders in the town as they reopen after lockdown.                 View more on Coronavirus

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