From this Saturday those arriving in Northern Ireland from Cuba will not need to self-isolate.

The Health Minister Robin Swann, Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael McBride and Chief Scientific Adviser Professor Ian Young at today’s Department of Health press conference.

Millvale Road, Bessbrook will benefit from a £270,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme commencing on Monday 31 August 2020.

Justice Minister Naomi Long has welcomed a further easing of prison restrictions introduced during the Covid pandemic, with the phased resumption of offender management programmes. Prisons will also work with their education partners to resume some class based learning.

The latest waiting time figures provide a stark illustration of the impact of the COVID-19 on our health service, Health Minister Robin Swann has stated.