Don't let your guard down says health minister + Ten more Covid related deaths

Stormont ministers seek more scientific advice before deciding whether to ease coronavirus restrictions

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Subscribe              Nov 9, 2020           Good evening The first effective coronavirus vaccine which, it is said, can prevent more than 90% of people from getting Covid-19 has been announced by Pfizer and BioNTech. They have described today as a "great day for science and humanity". The companies plan to apply for emergency approval to use the vaccine. Locally Health minister Robin Swann has asked the public 'not to let guard down' despite progress in mass vaccine'. With the four-week circuit break lockdown that has forced the closure of much of the hospitality sector in Northern Ireland due to end on Friday, Stormont ministers today adjourned a meeting to seek further data on the likely impact of certain relaxations. It had been widely reported at the weekend that much of the hospitality industry might be allowed to reopen but without alcohol sales. Top NI restaurateur Michael Deane has said he was 'appalled' at the suggestion. "If we couldn't sell alcohol it would not be viable for us to open," said Mr. Deane. Despite the more optimistic news today, sadly, we still have to report that ten more people have died after testing positive for COVID-19. According to the latest dashboard nine people died within the last 24 hours and another person died outside that time frame. Stay safe MichaelCousins 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.           Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccination prevents 90% of infections - study finds           American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and German biotech firm BioNTech have said early data shows their Covid-19 vaccination provides 90 per cent protection.                 Ten more people die after testing positive for COVID-19 - 471 infections diagnosed in last 24 hours   The latest Department of Health dashboard has revealed that another ten people have died with COVID-19.           Stormont ministers ask for more scientific advice before deciding whether to ease coronavirus restrictions   Stormont ministers have requested additional scientific evidence ahead of deciding whether to ease coronavirus restrictions in Northern Ireland.           New record number of NI virus patients in ICU   The number of coronavirus patients in intensive care in Northern Ireland has reached a new record high.           Co Antrim twins grateful of new service for those living with rare diseases in NI   A charity set up for people in NI living with rare diseases has launched a new team offering 'on the ground' support to those who have been hit particularly hard by the coronavirus pandemic.           'Appalled' - Top NI restaurateur Michael Deane rages against proposed ban on alcohol that could see hospitality sector reopen   One of Northern Ireland's top restaurateurs is "appalled" that the Northern Ireland Executive looks set to ban the sale of alcohol to facilitate relaxing restrictions on the hospitality sector.           Full ban on visitors from Denmark arriving in UK and NI announced after 'variant strain of Coronavirus' detected   A full travel ban has been placed on visitors from Denmark arriving into the UK, including NI.           PSNI training college - Garneville - closes for 'deep clean' after four student officers test positive for COVID-19   The Police College Northern Ireland (Garnerville) has closed for deep cleaning after four student officers tested positive for Covid 19.                 View more on Coronavirus

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