Covid-19 press conference – 21 April 2020

The First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill to provide an update on actions being taken in response to the Covid-19 crisis.




Labour market statistics

The labour market statistics were published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency.




Dry weather sparks wildfire warning

DAERA and Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) are asking farmers and the public for their help during the current dry weather spell which has sparked a wildfire warning.




Launch of online version of Covid-19 App

The Department of Health has launched an online version of the Covid-19 NI app to help people across Northern Ireland stay informed.




Error in daily Covid-19 figures

The Department of Health confirms that today a further nine people have sadly lost their lives to Covid-19.