Northern Ireland records more than 7,000 positive Covid-19 cases

Covid-19 is "everywhere in Northern Ireland" and on the rise again – and the consequences will be dire for both the community and the health service if attitudes don't change, health officials have warned.

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News   What's On   Lifestyle              Aug 28, 2020           Good afternoon,   Concerns continue today over the rise of coronavirus cases across Northern Ireland, such as in the clusters identified at Craigavon Area Hospital where an investigation has now been launched.   A number of patients and staff in several wards have tested positive, which will obviously be a worry for all involved.   Meanwhile, a total of 85 new coronavirus cases were reported today by the Department of Health.  This takes the number of positive cases in Northern Ireland to more than 7,000 since the first case was identified.   The new figures were released as nine licensed premises in Northern Ireland were issued with prohibition notices by police for breaches of coronavirus regulations.  Health Minister Robin Swann had previously criticised premises which flout the restrictions, saying he would be asking ministerial colleagues at Stormont to prioritise "stronger legislation" to deal with the issue.   Stay safe,   Valerie Martin, Head of Content.   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.                                 NI public must heed Covid guidance or 'critical care bed crisis' looming           Covid-19 is "everywhere in Northern Ireland" and on the rise again – and the consequences will be dire for both the community and the health service if attitudes don't change, health officials have warned.                 Three new coronavirus deaths reported by NISRA   There have been three new deaths linked to coronavirus reported by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA).           Analysis: Coronavirus exacerbated but didn't cause waiting times crisis   Northern Ireland's waiting times crisis has been made worse by the coronavirus pandemic but it was not caused by it.           Billy Kennedy: Some clergy leaving choice on face masks in church to individuals   Most places of worship in Northern Ireland are now open for services, albeit with restrictive ant-pandemic measures in place.           People in Northern Ireland crave post-lockdown career change   A staggering 48% of people in Northern Ireland are considering a post-lockdown career overhaul, according to new research.           Mid Antrim 150 Club cancels two-day Neil and Donny Robinson short circuit meeting due to rising Covid-19 cases   The Mid Antrim 150 Club has cancelled its two-day short circuit meeting at Bishopscourt in Co Down in response to the rise in coronavirus cases in Northern Ireland.           NI shopping centre cafe remains open after staff member tests positive for COVID-19   A popular cafe at a busy NI shopping centre has revealed a member of staff has tested positive for COVID-19.           Nine out of 10 want to continue working from home, report says   Nine out of 10 people in the UK who have worked from home during lockdown want to continue doing so, according to research.                 View more on Coronavirus

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