Entire year group at NI school told to stay at home + GAA suspends all club games

Queen's University (QUB) has launched an investigation into what it has called "irresponsible and reckless behaviour" by some students in its halls of residence.

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Subscribe              Oct 5, 2020           Good afternoon,   As 616 new cases of coronavirus are recorded in Northern Ireland, the worrying surge in positive cases continues to dominate headlines.   The GAA today announced it is suspending all club games until further notice following potential breaches of coronavirus restrictions in recent weeks.     Meanwhile, a 46-year-old woman was released on bail today after becoming the first person in Northern Ireland to appear in court accused of breaching covid regulations.   We know that life has changed dramatically over the past months so all the more reason to celebrate the events that have been able to take place safely under coronavirus restrictions.  We want you to share your photos with us so we can feature them so please get in touch.   Many thanks to all of you who took part in our survey, The Big Conversation, which focuses on how the pandemic has affected every one of our lives.  The findings make for fascinating reading so check out this first analysis piece.   Thanks for reading and 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.           'Reckless' behaviour by Queen's University students being investigated           Queen's University (QUB) has launched an investigation into what it has called "irresponsible and reckless behaviour" by some students in its halls of residence.                 Cash for businesses hit by new restrictions expected 'within the next day or two'   Financial support for businesses impacted by the strict new coronavirus restrictions in the Derry and Strabane area is expected to be announced "within the next day or two".           Check out our LIVE BLOG for all the coronavirus news and how it affects you   Health Minister Robin Swann has updated MLAs in the chamber at Stormont on the performance of the STOPCovid NI proximity app.           Opinion: Spiralling number of new Covid-19 cases in Northern Ireland suggests that track and trace programme is failing   The spiralling number of new Covid-19 cases recorded in Northern Ireland across Friday and Saturday begs many questions.           Circuit-breaker lockdown in Northern Ireland almost inevitable, claims Public Health Agency official   A circuit-breaker lockdown in Northern Ireland is "almost inevitable" if Covid-19 cases continue to rise, a public health expert has warned.           NI companies recognised for innovative responses to covid-19   Three inspiring companies and one individual have been named as the recipients of the Innovators' Award, launched by Catalyst as part of its INVENT Awards to recognise those who have used innovation to pivot and respond positively to the coronavirus pandemic.           Public urged to be vigilant when adopting pets as illegal dealers cash in during pandemic   The public is being urged to be vigilant when adopting pets to stop illegal dealers cashing in during the coronavirus pandemic.                 View more on Coronavirus

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