The Health Minister Robin Swann has urged everyone to take the opportunity offered by the two week circuit breaker to drive down the rate of Covid-19 infection and ensure a safer Christmas for families.

Preparations are well under way to begin the roll-out of a Covid-19 vaccination programme from next month, Health Minister Robin Swann has stated.

The First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill appeal to people to stay at home during the two-week circuit breaker starting tomorrow. They also discussed, vaccination programme, testing and a new Covid-19 taskforce.

The Department of Health has confirmed that adults with Down’s syndrome have been added to the Clinically Extremely Vulnerable (CEV) list.

Residents will recall that, back in August, I was pleased to report that the council’s environment manager for our area had advised that a new picnic table would be provided at Lochee Park and it was soon in place – see above.

Since then, many residents have pointed out it is very well-used and could more be provided.   

I contacted the environment manager about this and have had the following helpful response :

“There is another picnic table to be installed near the play park, along with a youth shelter which will be nearer to the exercise equipment.   These are being done as part of our winter programme of works.”