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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Sam McBride: MLAs prefer rambling statements to questions, as they fail to extract information from Maroš Šefčovič

Orange Order chief Mervyn Gibson's health scare before Twelfth

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Subscribe              Jun 29, 2021           Good morning We hope you are able to enjoy the sunshine today. This is your daily update from the team at the News Letter. * Sam McBride: MLAs prefer rambling statements to questions, as they fail to extract information from Maroš Šefčovič. Maroš Šefčovič's ground-breaking appearance before a Stormont committee yesterday exposed many MLAs' inability to extract information from witnesses. * 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. Prime Minister Boris Johnson declared yesterday that, from July 19, life for people in England would return to "pretty much life before Covid". * Ruth Dudley Edwards: Sinn Fein's boasts about human rights smack of hypocrisy. As people scream about diversity and human rights, the widespread shameless hypocrisy is almost beyond belief. * Call for publication of 'flags and culture' report. Stormont MLAs have heard fears that a long-awaited report into dealing with flags and culture in Northern Ireland may never be published. 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. Have a good day Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor           Orange Order chief Mervyn Gibson's health scare before Twelfth           A senior Orangeman has urged anyone with health concerns to seek expert help sooner rather than later after being diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening large blood clot.                 Sam McBride: MLAs prefer rambling statements to questions, as they fail to extract information from Maroš Šefčovič   Maroš Šefčovič's ground-breaking appearance before a Stormont committee yesterday exposed many MLAs' inability to extract information from witnesses.           Call for publication of 'flags and culture' report   Stormont MLAs have heard fears that a long-awaited report into dealing with flags and culture in Northern Ireland may never be published.           Four year-old Scarlet Duddy is still missing - PSNI believe she could be in Republic of Ireland   A four year-old girl last seen leaving a play centre in Londonderry on Monday has not yet been found.           Ruth Dudley Edwards: Sinn Fein's boasts about human rights smack of hypocrisy   As people scream about diversity and human rights, the widespread shameless hypocrisy is almost beyond belief.           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.               THROUGH THE ARCHIVES: 'Party unity is important, for without it the confidence of the electorate will be lost'   From the News Letter, June 29, 1956       Lidl NI submit plans for £6m store and £10m regeneration at Carryduff Shopping Centre, supporting over 300 jobs   The investment will create 35 retail jobs at Lidl, over 100 jobs across the other retailers and 250 jobs during construction and development                             England must 'go and deliver' against Germany says Kyle Walker           Kyle Walker knows it is time for England to "go and deliver" on the big stage tonight by putting in a fearless display in the Euro 2020 knockout clash with Germany.                   Clyde Shanks confirms support for Armoy Road Races   Leading Planning consultancy firm, Clyde Shanks, based in Belfast has confirmed its sponsorship for the prestigious Armoy Road Races which are due to take place on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st July.       Derry City make move for Crusaders' Jamie McGonigle   Derry City is believed to be continuing talks with Crusaders for striker Jamie McGonigle, as the Brandywell club aims to strengthen its squad when the July transfer window open this Thursday.       NCU announces squad for 2021 Future Series   The Northern Cricket Union (NCU) has announced its 14-man core squad for the newly-formed 2021 Future Series.                   View more news

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