Health Minister warns: 'Do not underestimate what this virus can do' as 424 new infections are recorded in NI

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are carrying out a number of engagements in Northern Ireland today (Wednesday) – meeting nurses, Woman's Aid refuge providers and food retailers.

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Subscribe              Sep 30, 2020           Dear reader,   Northern Ireland's best known hospital, the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast, has been rocked by an outbreak of Covid-19.    It was revealed on Wednesday morning that one patient and five members of staff at a cardiology ward in the hospital have recorded positive Covid tests.    One patient at the hospital is reported to be self-isolating while currently there are no staff off work as a result of the outbreak.    The news comes as Northern Ireland recorded yet another record day of new Covid-19 infections. The Department of Health revealed that the death of another person related to Covid-19 had been recorded while 424 new cases were confirmed.    Supermarket giant Asda meanwhile has confirmed that it will enforce the wearing of face masks in its complexes in Northern Ireland. Those who enter a supermarket with no mask will be given a packet of disposable face masks.    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.           Morale boosting NI royal visit to combat Covid fatigue           The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are carrying out a number of engagements in Northern Ireland today (Wednesday) – meeting nurses, Woman's Aid refuge providers and food retailers.                 Prince of Wales' tribute to NI nurses during royal visit   A meeting with frontline nurses is the first of a series of engagements for the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall on a visit to Northern Ireland on Wednesday.           NI health chiefs warn against 'premature' action after North West spike   Northern Ireland's health chiefs have warned against acting prematurely to quell North West coronavirus clusters.           New 11pm curfew 'could push pub-goers onto streets en masse'   The new curfew measures for pubs, hotel bars and restaurants could create the kind of scenes witnessed in England, an industry body has warned.           Check out our LIVE BLOG for the latest coronavirus news and how it affects you   For the second day in a row, Northern Ireland has broken its record for the number of new COVID-19 infections detected in a 24 hour period.           Larne Market Yard 'solution' for 10,000 flu jabs programme   Larne Market Yard will be made available to five GP practices to roll out this year's flu vaccination programme.           Pupil at top NI grammar school tests positive for COVID-19   A pupil at a top NI grammar school has tested positive for COVID-19, it has emerged.           Oran Kearney worried about financial implications for clubs   Oran Kearney has called for guidance from the powers that be as the financial fears of local football clubs continue to grow.                 View more on Coronavirus

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Murder investigation launched following death of man in flat in NI town + Covid outbreak at RVH

Eleventh arrest made in investigation into ill-treatment of patients at Muckamore Abbey Hospital

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Subscribe              Sep 30, 2020           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.           Murder investigation launched following death of man in flat in NI town - 29-year-old man arrested           A murder investigation has been launched by Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Major Investigation Team following the death of a man in a flat in the Crebilly Road area of Ballymena.                 'Huge explosion' in Paris was actually a French fighter jet breaking the sound barrier with a sonic boom confirm police   Police in Paris have said a French fighter jet breaking the sound barrier with a sonic boom was the cause of the "massive explosion" heard right across the city on Wednesday.           Special Educational Needs: Peter Weir launches consultation on improving provision   A public consultation process aimed at ensuring children with special educational needs (SEN) reach their full potential has been launched by the Education Minister Peter Weir.           NIE reveal that thousands of customers lose electricity - 'engineers are enroute'   Thousans of customers lost electricity in Downpatrick, NIE have confirmed.           These 10 major companies are hiring staff right now across the UK   When you're looking for a job, it can be difficult to know where to start, particularly in the midst of the ongoing pandemic. These are 10 major chains and companies currently hiring for a multitude of roles around the UK           One patient and five members of staff test positive for COVID-19 at cardiology ward in Royal Victoria Hospital   One patient and five members of staff at a cardiology ward in Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital have tested positive for Covid-19, it has been reported.           Eleventh arrest made in investigation into ill-treatment of patients at Muckamore Abbey Hospital   Detectives from the PSNI's Public Protection Branch investigating the allegations of ill-treatment of patients at Muckamore Abbey hospital have arrested a 44-year-old female this morning Wednesday 30 September - in the Antrim area.               Jonny McCambridge: The two wee hand-written letters which brightened up my day   It is easy, in these times, to feel keenly a sense of being cut adrift.       THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Rewards for gallantry of Ulstermen, but more deaths and prisoners reported   From the Belfast News Letter, September 30, 1918                             Oran Kearney worried about financial implications for clubs           Oran Kearney has called for guidance from the powers that be as the financial fears of local football clubs continue to grow.                   Shay McCartan relishing new challenge with Ballymena United   New Ballymena United signing Shay McCartan says he is looking forward to "getting back to football" after agreeing a deal with the Sky Blues.       Will Addison facing further lay-off after setback in recovery   Ulster have announced Ireland international Will Addison is set for "several months" of recovery following surgery on his back.       Ulster confirm trial of 600 fans for season opener against Benetton at Kingspan Stadium   Ulster Rugby will welcome 600 supporters to the 18,211-seater Kingspan Stadium on Friday night for the first game of the 2020/21 Guinness PRO14 season against Benetton.                   View more news

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