Two further suspect cases of notifiable avian flu identified

Two further suspect cases of notifiable avian influenza have been identified in a commercial poultry flock near Markethill in County Armagh and a commercial duck flock in Coagh, County Tyrone.

Walk-in boosters now available for 30 plus age range

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced details of a further acceleration of the COVID-19 vaccine booster programme.
New initiatives have been taken in light of the expected surge of Omicron variant cases in Northern Ireland in January.
The number of confirmed Omicron variant cases in NI has now increased to 10.

Council receives an update on roads infrastructure projects for Derry City and Strabane District Council area

Derry City and Strabane Council members have been updated by the Acting Divisional Roads Manager Harry Gallagher on works undertaken during the year 2021/2022 and programme of schemes being undertaken for the remainder of the financial year and onwards in the Derry City and Strabane Council area.

Long launches consultation on review of Probation Board NI

Justice Minister Naomi Long has launched a consultation on a review of the status and governance of the Probation Board for Northern Ireland (PBNI).

Swann marks one year since first Covid jab

Health Minister Robin Swann has marked one year since the first Covid-19 vaccine was administered in Northern Ireland.