DUP veto Robin Swann's second circuit breaker proposal + Eight more Covid-19 related deaths

Doctors warned of 'gruelling' second wave of Covid-19 throughout winter

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Subscribe              Nov 11, 2020           Good evening   Talks have been going on at Stormont for a large part of the day to try to reach a consensus on the way forward in relation to the current coronavirus restrictions. The Health Minister, Robin Swann, had proposed, on the advice of the Chief Medical Officer, that the current circuit break restrictions should be extended for a further two weeks. Michelle O'Neill has blamed the DUP for blocking those proposals. She stated that they had used their veto to block the plan. Minister Swann then put forward a new proposal that would have seen the 'circuit breaker' lockdown extended for only one week.  It is understood that the DUP have again used their veto to block that proposal. While these discussions were taking place the Department of Health dashboard reported that a further 8 Covid-19 related deaths had been recorded in Northern Ireland. There have been a further 791 infections with 47 ICU beds occupied by patients with coronavirus. There are 143 infected cases in care homes. NI doctors have been warned of 'gruelling' second wave of Covid-19 throughout winter. Chief medical officers and other senior health figures have written to doctors urging them to be flexible as they may be required to work in clinical areas outside their usual practice. The NHS has been told to prepare for a major coronavirus vaccination programme to begin on 1 December. Stay safe Michael Cousins 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.           DUP deploy veto a second time to block Robin Swann's new Covid-19 proposals           The DUP has used a cross-community vote to block a new 'circuit breaker' lockdown proposal put forward by Health Minister, Robin Swann.                 New 'circuit breaker' proposal put forward by Health Minister Robin Swann   The Health Minister, Robin Swann, is understood to have put a new proposal concerning an extension of Northern Ireland's 'circuit breaker' lockdown before the Northern Ireland Executive.           NI doctors warned of 'gruelling' second wave of Covid-19 throughout winter   The second wave of Covid-19 will be "gruelling" with increased pressure prolonged throughout winter, UK doctors have been warned.           Death toll rises to 810 after another eight deaths of people with COVID-19 - 143 confirmed COVID-19 infections in NI Care Homes   The Department of Health dashboard has revealed that another eight people have died with COVID-19 in the last 24 hours.           Coronavirus: NI company Almac 'proud' of part in vaccine development   Craigavon based global pharmaceutical giant Almac has played a key role in the clinical trial of the new Covid-19 vaccine, it has revealed.           Michelle O'Neill blames DUP for blocking proposals designed to 'save lives'   Deputy First Minister, Michelle O'Neill, has blamed the DUP for blocking proposals from Health Minister, Robin Swann, designed to "save lives" of people with Covid-19.           NI 'circuit breaker' lockdown could cost economy £400m says Department for the Economy   Early analysis carried out by the Department for the Economy has revealed Northern Ireland's four week 'circuit breaker' could cost the economy £400m.           Restaurant owner angry at Executive 'madness and indecison'   The Northern Ireland Executive's "indecision" has already forced some hospitality businesses to remain closed, regardless of any lifting of restrictions.                 View more on Coronavirus

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