The 40 NI postcodes with the highest number of new positive Covid-19 cases

Northern Ireland health chiefs believe the next two weeks will be the worst of the pandemic since it began in March 2020.

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Subscribe              Jan 12, 2021           Dear reader,   It is the second day of our campaign, A Shot In The Arm, which is pressing to ensure that community pharmacists are involved in administering the coronavirus vaccine across the UK.    A woman who manages a body encompassing hundreds of pharmacy outlets across Northern Ireland is backing our campaign for local chemists to be involved in the vaccination effort.    Julie Greenfield, the manager of Pharmacy Forum NI, and also a practising pharmacist herself, told the News Letter that there is "capacity and willingness among the profession here to support the vaccine roll-out".   The Department of Health says it is supportive of pharmacists becoming involved but has so far declined to give a timetable for the involvement of community pharmacies in the rollout.    Patricia Donnelly, head of the Covid-19 vaccine programme in Northern Ireland, revealed on Tuesday that almost 100,000 jabs have so far been administered since it started on December 8.    That news comes as the Department of Health confirmed another 22 deaths related to coronavirus over the last 24 hours. Another 1,205 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in the last 24 hours.    Alistair Bushe,   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.  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. 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.           NEW: These are the 40 NI postcodes with the highest number of new positive Covid-19 cases in the last seven days           Northern Ireland health chiefs believe the next two weeks will be the worst of the pandemic since it began in March 2020.                 PFNI calls for 'full Covid enforcement powers' to deal with non-compliant public   The body representing rank and file police officers in Northern Ireland is calling for "full enforcement powers" to ensure compliance with public health guidance.           Republic of Ireland officially has highest Covid-19 infection rate in the world   The Taoiseach has defended the Government's response to the pandemic after figures revealed Ireland has the world's highest incidence of confirmed new Covid-19 cases per million people.           Covid-19: 'Chemists ready and willing to hand out vaccines'   A woman who manages a body encompassing hundreds of pharmacy outlets across Northern Ireland has added her voice to calls for local chemists to be involved in administering Covid-19 vaccines.           Foster defends Christmas relaxation of restrictions as Covid rates surge   Arlene Foster has defended the pre-Christmas easing of coronavirus restrictions in Northern Ireland as hospitals struggle to deal with surging admission numbers.           New walk in Covid testing at Belfast airport   Belfast International Airport is working in collaboration with leading global diagnostics firm, Randox, to provide quick and affordable tests for its passengers.           SAGE scientists say a 3 metre social distancing rule should be considered   The two metre social distancing rule could change to three metres, following advice from two leading members of the Government's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), according to the Daily Mail.           Jet2 suspend flights and holidays due to COVID-19   Jet2 have issued a statement suspending flights and holidays due to the ongoing uncertainty and travel restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.           LIVE BLOG: Father-in-law of Stormont Health Committee Chair dies as a result of Covid-19 - NI Executive to receive update on Covid-19 response   The father-in-law of Chair of the Stormont Health Committee has passed away due to Covid-19, according to deputy First Minister, Michelle O'Neill.           Sainsbury's security guards to challenge customers not wearing masks - or shopping in groups   Sainsbury's supermarket chain will post trained security guards at shop entrances to "challenge" any customers not wearing a mask - and those shopping in groups.           OPINION: Let us welcome with gratitude army help in Northern Ireland's Covid response   News Letter editorial of January 12 2021:                 View more news

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