NI Covid-19 infections spike in last 24 hours + Covid-19 death-toll more than 1,500 reports NISRA

Arlene Foster and Michelle O'Neill: We will take the Covid-19 vaccine in public

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Subscribe              Dec 11, 2020           Good evening The number of individuals testing positive for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland is continuing to rise. The 538 new infections detected in the last 24 hours takes the total number of individuals to test positive for Covid-19 in the last seven days to 3,091 and the total number of infection since the beginning of the pandemic to 57,257. Arlene Foster and Michelle O'Neill have said that they would take the Covid-19 vaccine in public. Speaking at a press conference following a meeting of the Stormont Executive, Mrs Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill confirmed they would be willing to get the jab in public."I have no difficulty doing that, I will be taking the vaccination," Mrs Foster said. Stormont's health minister has said he would have preferred stricter coronavirus restrictions in Northern Ireland in the run-up to Christmas. Commenting on the ending of the circuit-break lockdown and the reopening of shops and much of the hospitality sector, Robin Swann said he had to accept that he operated in a five-party executive. And few university students are testing positive for Covid - despite 'bearing the brunt of blame and criticism'. The mass testing of university students was launched on campuses last week, screening hundreds of thousands of students for the virus before they headed home for the Christmas break. Keep safe Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor Digital subscriptions to the News Letter are available from only £1 a month for the first 3 months. That will give you unlimited access to our content along with our subscriber only interactive puzzles. 70% fewer ads and with the digital+ option you can also access the newspaper app edition. You can see all the options here.            NI Covid-19 infections spike in last 24 hours - 12 additional coronavirus related deaths recorded since yesterday           The number of individuals testing positive for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland is continuing to rise.                 Stricter Covid-19 restrictions in NI for Christmas was Health Minister Robin Swann's preferred option   Stormont's health minister has said he would have preferred stricter coronavirus restrictions in Northern Ireland in the run-up to Christmas.           NI agrees to major change of 14 day self-isolation rule   The Chief Medical Officer for Northern Ireland, Dr. Michael McBride, has recommended a reduction in the number of days people affected by Covid-19 must self-isolate.           Arlene Foster and Michelle O'Neill: We will take the Covid-19 vaccine in public   Northern Ireland's leaders have confirmed they are both willing to take the coronavirus vaccine publicly.           NI Covid-19 death-toll more than 1,500 reports NISRA   The total number of Covid-19 related deaths recorded in Northern Ireland since the beginning of the pandemic is now more than 1,500 according to the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA).           Arlene Foster: Perception of two-tier policing over Bobby Storey funeral 'must be addressed'   Police must address a "dangerous" perception of a two-tier approach to the policing of the funeral of IRA veteran Bobby Storey, Arlene Foster has said.           More police on patrol in N Ireland as businesses reopen - Covid ambassadors can hand out fines of up to £10,000   Police officers and Covid ambassadors are set to be more visible across Northern Ireland as the region eases out of circuit-breaker restrictions.                 View more news

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