What Covid alert ‘level 3’ means as UK is downgraded ahead of next lockdown phase

76 positive cases of Covid-19 detected in last 24 hours and no deaths

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Subscribe              May 10, 2021           Dear reader The build-up is continuing to Friday's keenly anticipated DUP leadership election between Edwin Poots and Sir Jeffrey Donaldson.  At the weekend Sir Jeffrey outlined his vision for the party, saying he would shake-up party rules and would consult on the possibility of having two deputy leaders going forward.  On Monday, Mr Poots, the agriculture minister, published a five-page manifesto, in which he ferociously criticised how the DUP has operated in recent years and vowed to end the power of unelected party workers.  Meanwhile, Steve Aiken formally confirmed his resignation as leader of the Ulster Unionists, admitting that he had had his limitations in the role.  In this analysis piece, Sam McBride wrote that Mr Aiken fatally undermined himself before he had even formally taken over the leadership.   Alex Kane, meanwhile, described the former submarine commander as a decent man, but said he was "much too nice" to lead a political party.  Doug Beattie has emerged as the overwhelming favourite to succeed Mr Aiken. Alistair Bushe Editor By taking out a subscription to the News Letter you can help us to continue to provide trusted fact checked journalism investigating the issues that matter to people in Northern Ireland.  A Digital+ package starts from only £1 month and gives you unlimited access to the website, you'll see 70% fewer ads, you'll get full access to our online puzzles section and access to the newspaper edition app on mobile, desktop and tablet.            76 positive cases of Covid-19 detected in last 24 hours and NO deaths           Another 76 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, the Department of Health have confirmed.                 What Covid alert 'level 3' means as UK is downgraded ahead of next lockdown phase   The Covid alert level in the UK has been downgraded following the success of the vaccination programme and lockdown restrictions.           Five suspected blood clots linked to AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in NI   Northern Ireland has had five suspected cases of blood clot cases linked to the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, it has been reported.           'Long way to go' before face masks and social distancing will be scrapped, says vaccine chief   The head of the Oxford University vaccine group has said that although he believes there will be the end of social distancing and the wearing of face masks in the future, there's still a "long way to go".           Robin Swann call for restrictions on cross-border travel rejected by Republic's health minister   The Republic's health minister has said he would not support restrictions on cross-border travel.           Ireland steps further out of lockdown   Ireland is taking some further steps back toward normality as a series of lockdown restrictions lift on Monday.                 View more news

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