Stormont to limit business to law-making only as NI Covid deaths pass 2,000

The Chief Medical Officers in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have issued an appeal to people to avoid crossing the border.

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Subscribe              Jan 15, 2021           Good evening,   Today's headlines sadly highlight the heart-breaking toll that Covid-19 is taking on families right across the Province.   The Department of Health reported that 26 people had died - the highest number of Covid-related deaths in Northern Ireland in any 24-hour period.  Of this total, 22 deaths occurred in the last 24 hours, with four taking place outside this timeframe but recorded for the first time.   Another grim record was reported today as the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) weekly figures revealed the number of Covid deaths has now passed 2,000.   Each of these 2,019 deaths is much more than just a statistic, of course, and we extend sympathies to all those who are experiencing the loss of a loved one.   Health Minister Robin Swann said this afternoon that everyone "has the power" to bring the virus under control by following the health guidelines.  The R-rate may be coming down, but this decrease needs to be sustained over the coming weeks, he warned.   Enjoy your weekend safely.   Valerie Martin, Head of Content.   * If you want to enjoy accurate, fact-checked journalism that you can trust, why not sign up for a digital subscription?  You can have unlimited access to the work of our top journalists, thought-provoking columnists and exclusive content from as little as £1 a month? Check out your subscription options here.   We also have a special offer for you - 21% off all our monthly or annual subscription packages - when you use the code 21NEWYEAR between now and Sunday, January 17.           Don't cross the border, Chief Medical Officers Dr Michael McBride and Dr Tony Holohan urge in 'stay at home' appeal           The Chief Medical Officers in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have issued an appeal to people to avoid crossing the border.                 Supreme Court rules insurers must pay £1.2bn compensation to businesses affected by Covid disruption   The Supreme Court has ruled that insurance firms will be forced to pay out on policies where money has been lost due to the Covid-19 pandemic.           LIVE BLOG: Stormont to limit business to law-making only   Stormont has decided to limit the use of the Assembly for the making of legislation only because of the Covid-19 pandemic.           House parties persist across NI - Forty people a day receiving Covid penalty notices   Around 40 people a day are receiving Covid-19 penalty notices in Northern Ireland as house parties persist during lockdown.           Chorus of chemists clamouring to contribute to curbing Covid   Yet another figure with a leading role in the Province's network of pharmacies has come forward to say that they are ready to roll when it comes to getting involved in coronavirus vaccinations.           This is how long you must wait after your Covid vaccine before seeing friends and family   Vaccines are now being rolled out across the top four priority groups, giving hope of an end to the current coronavirus pandemic.           Travel to the UK from South America, Portugal and Cape Verde has been banned - here's why   A ban on travellers to the UK from South America, Portugal and Cape Verde came into place at 4am on Friday morning (15 Jan), after a new Covid variant was found in Brazil.           Covid vaccine misinformation targeting South Asian communities debunked   Medical professionals in the UK have expressed concerns that some communities are being targeted or particularly impacted by Covid vaccine misinformation.                 View more news

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