Could a third Coronavirus wave be on the way?

Several milestones for NI as public health data continues positive trend, even as concern builds in GB

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Subscribe              May 31, 2021           Good afternoon   Welcome to your afternoon update from the News Letter. It has been a glorious Bank Holiday Monday with many individuals and families taking to the beach and country parks to enjoy the sunshine. Our cameras have been out catching up with the visitors as good weather finally arrived.  In Coronavirus news another 39 people have tested positive with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, the latest Department of Health dashboard has revealed. This is the lowest number of positive tests recorded since August 2020. No deaths of people who tested positive for Covid-19 were recorded in the last 24 hours. Worryingly this news comes as it emerges there are signs the UK is in the early stages of a third wave of coronavirus infections. A scientist advising the government has said. Prof Ravi Gupta, from the University of Cambridge, said although new cases were "relatively low" the Indian variant had fuelled "exponential growth". The new leader of the Ulster Unionist Party has urged the DUP and Sinn Fein to keep the "show on the road" in terms of the powersharing government in Northern Ireland. Days ahead of DUP leader Edwin Poots' expected unveiling of his new ministerial team, and amid speculation over whether Sinn Fein will support the nomination of new ministers without a commitment over Irish language legislation, Doug Beattie said the Executive "has to last". You can keep up to date with all the politics news from Sam McBride and the News letter team as Edwin Poots continues to set out his stall as DUP leader.  * Alex Kane: Opportunities for the UUP, but dangers as well. As the UUP is about to discover, sudden and unexpected opportunities can be a mixed blessing for a political party with a new leader who seems to be making the right kind of waves. Have a good evening Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor Stay informed for just 1 penny a day with our 3 month trial. Use the promo code ONEPOUNDTRIAL for full access to the News Letter. You'll see 70% fewer ads, get daily puzzles and access to the app (digital+ only). Click for full details.  You can cancel at any time, though we hope you wont.           39 people test positive for Covid-19 in last 24 hours and NO deaths           Another 39 people tested positive with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, the latest Department of Health dashboard has revealed.                 Win £50 High Street shopping vouchers.  We are running an exciting 'My Local Landmark' competition, and we want you to get involved. Check out the full details here           Several milestones for NI as public health data continues positive trend, even as concern builds in GB   The total number of coronavirus vaccinations in Northern Ireland has now passed 1.7 million, new figures from the Stormont health department show.           100,000 Covid-19 vaccinations delivered by Army medics in Northern Ireland   Army medics administered an estimated 100,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine in Northern Ireland, the Ministry of Defence has revealed.           Travellers need 'compelling reason' to enter France from UK as border restrictions tighten   Travellers from the UK will need to provide "compelling reasons" to enter France from Monday (31 May) as the country tightens its border controls.           Protocol offer is first key test for new DUP leader   A "sensible offer" which could remove 80% of the post-Brexit checks at Northern Ireland's ports is the first key test for new DUP leader Edwin Poots, the SDLP leader has said.           Insults caught on secret tape recordings: 'The DUP should all be hospitalised', says council solicitor   The solicitor for a Northern Ireland council insulted elected members and claimed DUP councillors should be "hospitalised" in secret tape recordings, the News Letter can reveal.           Alex Kane: Opportunities for the UUP, but dangers as well   As the UUP is about to discover, sudden and unexpected opportunities can be a mixed blessing for a political party with a new leader who seems to be making the right kind of waves.                 View more news

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