Top NI hotel, bars and restaurants all close due to Covid-19 outbreaks

Students in Queen's University halls of residence in Belfast have been told to self-isolate after a "small number" tested positive for Covid-19.

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Subscribe              Sep 28, 2020           Dear reader,   The north west of Northern Ireland seems to be bearing the brunt of the coronavirus at the minute.    We were already aware that a spiralling number of cases in Co Donegal had led to the chief medical officers in Northern Ireland and the Republic advising against all but essential travel across the border.    The start of this week has seen a number of businesses in the north west become impacted by the virus. The award-winning Bishop's Gate Hotel in the centre of Londonderry has had to shut its doors temporarily after three staff members tested positive for Covid-19. The hotel is expected to reopen again on Wednesday.    In a statement on Monday, Derry City and Strabane Council admitted there has been an infection spike in the area. The north west was less affected by Covid-19 during the first wave of the pandemic in the spring but seems to be faring this time around.    The Department of Health announced on Monday that there have been no more Covid-19 deaths in Northern Ireland. However, 220 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in the last 24-hour period.  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.           Students 'self-isolating' at Queen's University halls of residence after testing positive for COVID-19           Students in Queen's University halls of residence in Belfast have been told to self-isolate after a "small number" tested positive for Covid-19.                 Chef who cooked for NI football team launches case over exclusion from Covid hardship fund   A former chef to the Northern Ireland football squad is taking legal action against the UK Government over his exclusion from a Covid-19 hardship fund.           Relief effort from Royal Black Assistant Grand Master produces thousands of PPE items   Assistant Sovereign Grand Master Harold McCloy has offered his heartfelt thanks to everyone who got behind his coronavirus relief effort in Co Antrim.           'Antiquated estate' hindering fight against COVID-19   The Southern Health and Social Care Trust's "antiquated estate" is hindering its fight against COVID-19, the Trust's Board has been told.           Coronavirus travel restrictions could last until the middle of 2021   Restrictions on travellers entering Ireland are likely to remain in place until the middle of next year, the Irish premier has said.           Boris Johnston urged to make online classes the norm for universities as more students catch virus   The Prime Minister has been urged to ensure online tuition at universities "becomes the norm", amid concern over the impact of Covid-19 lockdowns on students.           Staff concern as those wanting COVID-19 tests still turn up at NI DVA centre without masks   People seeking COVID-19 tests are still turning up at a Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) Centre in NI for tests despite it having moved - with staff voicing serious concerns.           Minister hails success of Irish Open 'in extraordinarily difficult circumstances'   Northern Ireland has shown the world it can deliver a world class sporting event in extraordinarily difficult circumstances.           Carrickfergus Castle team preparing to welcome back visitors   Staff have received additional training in response to the coronavirus pandemic ahead of Carrickfergus Castle reopening this Thursday (October 1).           Survey into childcare in lockdown   Was your laptop balanced on one end of the kitchen table amidst the chaos of home-schooling?                 View more on Coronavirus

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