Slight increase in number of Covid-19 related deaths recorded by NISRA

US offers no response as unionists react with anger to Joe Biden stance on NI Protocol

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Subscribe              Mar 19, 2021           Good morning * The DUP will "vigorously oppose" any further legislative action to see new abortion laws implemented in the region, an MP has warned. * The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) has recorded a slight increase in the number of Covid-19 related deaths in the week to March 12, 2021. * The US government has offered no response to unionist shock over its support for the highly contentious NI Protocol - which unionists unanimously believe overrides the consent required by the Belfast Agreement * Sinn Fein has emerged as the only Executive party which rejected a simple monument in the grounds of Stormont to mark the centenary of Northern Ireland. And :  * Arguably Northern Ireland's most famous nightclub – Kellys in Portrush – is set to close with the complex being turned into a holiday park. Follow our Coronavirus live blog for all the latest updates during the day Have a good day Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor With a digital subscription you can read our online digital edition via our eReader on your desktop or mobile device. A Digital+ subscription will give you unlimited access to our website where you'll see 70% fewer ads. You can also access the interactive puzzles section along with the digital edition. Subscriptions start from £1 a month           Slight increase in number of Covid-19 related deaths recorded by NISRA           The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) has recorded a slight increase in the number of Covid-19 related deaths in the week to March 12, 2021.                 Latest figures published today by NISRA show that 30 deaths involving Covid-19 occurred in the week 6th to 12th March 2021 - last week, NISRA recorded 22 Covid-19 related deaths in the week to March 5.   Due to Registrations Offices being closed on 17th March for the St Patrick's Day public holiday, occurrences reflect registrations up to 16th March. The total number of Covid-19 related deaths that occurred up to 12th March 2021 has now reached 2,877. Of the 2,877 Covid-19 related deaths, 1,891 (65.7%) took place in hospital, 764 (26.6%) in care homes, 14 (0.5%) in hospices and 208 (7.2%) at residential addresses or other locations.   The comparative number of deaths reported daily by the Department of Health to 12th March 2021 was 2,098. These figures are based on patients having previously tested positive for the virus, whereas the NISRA figures are based on the information entered on death certificates completed by medical professionals. They may or may not have previously tested positive for the virus and therefore include both confirmed and suspected cases, and where Covid-19 was either a contributor to or the main cause of death.           US offers no response as unionists react with anger to Joe Biden stance on NI Protocol - parties agree that Irish Sea Border breaches consent principle of Belfast Agreement   The US government has offered no response to unionist shock over its support for the highly contentious NI Protocol - which unionists unanimously believe overrides the consent required by the Belfast Agreement.           Pipe bomb explodes outside home - police slam 'utterly reckless attack'   Detectives are investigating after a pipe bomb detonated outside an address in Newry on Thursday night.           SF defends St Patrick's Day web concert against Christian criticism   Sinn Fein has said that the republican hunger strikers are "held in high regard across the world" as the party rebuffed criticism of its online St Patrick's Day celebrations.           DUP will 'vigorously oppose' fresh Westminster intervention over abortion laws   The DUP will "vigorously oppose" any further legislative action to see new abortion laws implemented in the region, an MP has warned.           Sinn Fein isolated as only Executive party to veto monument marking centenary of Northern Ireland   Sinn Fein has emerged as the only Executive party which rejected a simple monument in the grounds of Stormont to mark the centenary of Northern Ireland.           Police seize 'materials' in dissident raids... but cryptic about what they are   The PSNI has seized some "materials" during an operation in Londonderry targeting dissident republicans.           Sinn Fein complain of 'heavy-handed tactics against women' in Londonderry   Sinn Fein has complained about the way police conduct themselves in Londonderry, after an operation throughout the day to disrupt the New IRA.               THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: From the News Letter of March 1936   Cookstown's two ministers in 101 years       THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: Council agrees to committee's recommendation to purchase steam-rollers for Tyrone   From the News Letter, March 19, 1903                             Dion Charles call-up shows Northern Ireland squad 'not closed shop' – Baraclough           Ian Baraclough feels the call-up of Accrington striker Dion Charles shows he is willing to look "outside the box" but the Northern Ireland manager expects his established core to stick around for some time to come.                   Marty Moore is happy to play his part   Marty Moore returns to his natural position of tight head prop as Ulster finish their Pro14 campaign against Zebre at Kingspan Stadium tonight (8.15pm).       Stephen Baxter is hoping for one last push from his squad   Crusaders boss Stephen Baxter expects the next few weeks to take its toll on teams, both on and off the pitch.       Rangers boss Steven Gerrard backs Glen Kamara racism claims and calls for UEFA action   Rangers manager Steven Gerrard says he has no doubt Glen Kamara was the victim of racist abuse which sparked acrimonious scenes at the end of his team's Europa League exit against Slavia Prague at Ibrox.                   View more news

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