The Department of Health today published the next in the series of weekly results from its COVID-19 Infection Survey (CIS).

Residents have contacted me about the state of the former and now derelict garage site at the top end of Benvie Road, which is in private ownership.

The trees are needing cut back as they now overhang adjacent properties and some of the fencing has fallen and needs repaired.

I have therefore written to the owner requesting that he takes steps to address these concerns. 

Northern Ireland’s vaccination programme will break new ground this weekend, with one of Belfast’s best known music venues hosting special walk-in jab clinics.

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced the switching on of two new controlled pedestrian crossings at Skeoge Road and Maydown Road, Derry along with a reduced speed limit to 40 mph on the Maydown Road.

Education settings will no longer be asked to carry out contact tracing of pupils following an agreement between the departments of Education and Health.