Income Support Scheme for substitute teachers

Education Minister Peter Weir has announced a scheme to help support substitute teachers during the Covid-19 crisis.

Testing to be available to all care home residents and staff – Minister

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced that Covid-19 testing will be made available to all care home residents and staff across Northern Ireland.

Statement from the Four UK Chief Medical Officers

Statement from the four UK Chief Medical Officers on an update to Coronavirus symptoms.

Shielding will last no longer than necessary – Minister

Guidance on shielding for people at potentially higher risk from Covid-19 is being actively reviewed, Health Minister Robin Swann has stressed.

Executive Daily Update: Initiatives to deal with Coronavirus (18 May 2020)

Northern Ireland Executive ministers and their officials have over the past 72 hours been involved in a number of initiatives and critical decisions relating to the Coronavirus emergency.