UK CMOs statement on the self-isolation period

Statement from all four UK Chief Medical Officers on a change to the self-isolation period for all domestic contacts and international arrivals.

This change will apply in Northern Ireland, England and Scotland from 00:01 on Monday 14 December. It already applies in Wales.

Contact tracing vital part of pandemic response – Ministers

Contact tracing is a cornerstone of our response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Ministers have said today.

The First Minister, deputy First Minister and Health Minister were speaking after they visited the Public Health Agency’s Contact Tracing Centre in Ballymena.

Following a tour of the tracing centre, the Ministers got a preview of a new public information campaign aimed at raising awareness of the new digital service.

Infrastructure Minister announces appointment of Chair to the Board of Warrenpoint Harbour Authority (WHA)

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon, has announced the appointment of Dr Gerard O’Hare as Chair for the Board of Warrenpoint Harbour Authority.

Poots launches discussion on Environmental Plans, Principles and Governance

DAERA Minister, Edwin Poots MLA, today published a discussion document highlighting three specific elements of the UK Government’s Environment Bill, currently making its way through Parliament.

Communities Minister’s £6.5m additional support for vulnerable people over the Christmas period

Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has allocated a further £6.5million to support those most severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.