NI records highest number of daily infections since February - hospitalisations almost double in last seven days

'Sharp increase' in Covid cases after events in North Down and East Belfast

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Subscribe              Jun 29, 2021           Good afternoon   Welcome to your Coronavirus news update  It been revealed that NI has recorded the highest number of daily infections since February and hospitalisations rates have almost doubled in last seven days. The Department of Health recorded 285 new infections in the last 24 hours - the last time the number of new daily infections was higher than this was on February 19, 2021 when the DoH recorded 298 new infections. Social events in North Down and East Belfast have resulted in a "sharp increase" in Covid-19 cases, the Public Health Agency has said. They have warned warned that more cases are "likely to follow in the next few weeks" in South Belfast, Hillsborough, Comber, Bangor and the Ards Peninsula through previous and new social links. In other news Sinn Fein MLA, John O'Dowd, has accused TUV leader and MLA, Jim Allister, of employing an "unacceptable" tone when talking to female MLAs in the Assembly chamber in Stormont. Mr. Allister made the comment during Executive Office Question Time in the Assembly when deputy First Minister, Michelle O'Neill, was answering a question about New Decade, New Approach. Meanwhile, the UK and EU expected to sign truce to avoid a 'sausage war' trade dispute. Sausages and other chilled meats will continue being shipped from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, with the UK and European Union expected to agree an extension to the current arrangements. Have a good evening Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor Last chance for our ONEPOUNDTRIAL.  Use the code above at the checkout to get the first 3 months subscription to the News Letter for only £1. For around a penny a day you'll see 70% fewer ads on a faster website. You can see how our website looks to subscribers here. Get unlimited access to the very best local journalism. Offer expires at midnight on Wednesday June 30.           NI records highest number of daily infections since February as hospitalisations almost double in last seven days           The Department of Health (DoH) has recorded the highest number of new Covid-19 infections in a 24 period since February.                 'Sharp increase' in Covid cases after events in North Down and East Belfast   Social events in North Down and East Belfast have resulted in a "sharp increase" in Covid-19 cases, the Public Health Agency has said.           Mixing Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines creates stronger immune response against Covid   People who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 with the AstraZeneca vaccine could have a stronger immune response if they are given the Pfizer jab as a booster, research suggests.           Tough new travel restrictions set out for UK tourists as Delta Covid cases surge   UK tourists face tough new restrictions when travelling to Portugal, Spain, Malta and Hong Kong, as concerns grow over the Delta Covid-19 variant.           Millions of UK parents with kids in school could be eligible for £500 payments   Millions of UK parents with children in school could be eligible for £500 payments, Martin Lewis has said.           Fresh call for NI to follow England and set a date for full reopening   There have been fresh calls for Northern Ireland to follow England's lead by setting a date for the removal of legal limits on social contact.                 View more news

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