Health minister on easing of restrictions

Commenting on the Executive’s decisions on easing Covid-19 restrictions, Health Minister Robin Swann said: “I very much welcome the fact that Ministers have re...

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Swann: Northern Ireland vaccination programme continues ahead of schedule

The Health Minister has visited the vaccination centre at South Lake Leisure Centre to meet those involved in helping to deliver the vaccination programme with...

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Swann thanks vaccine teams

Health Minister Robin Swann has thanked vaccine teams after surpassing the one million vaccines milestone. Speaking on a visit to the vaccination centre at ...

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NI vaccine total hits the one million mark

Health Minister Robin Swann has hailed “another landmark to welcome” as the number of COVID-19 vaccines administered in Northern Ireland passed the one million...

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Chief Medical Officer ‘pleased and relieved’ to receive AZ vaccine

Northern Ireland’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr Michael McBride has urged the people of Northern Ireland to get their COVID-19 vaccination as soon as they are eli...

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Coronavirus (Covid-19) Infection Survey Northern Ireland – 28 March to 3 April 2021

The Department of Health has published the next in the series of weekly results from its COVID-19 Infection Survey (CIS). The findings set out in this repor...

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Vaccine roll-out now includes 40-44 year olds

A further expansion of the Covid-19 vaccination programme has been announced by Health Minister Robin Swann. From 12 noon today, people aged 40-44 will be a...

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Department of Health statement on AstraZeneca roll-out

The Astra Zeneca vaccine will continue to have a vital role in saving lives, reducing hospitalisations and helping Northern Ireland move out of lockdown. In...

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MHRA issues new advice on possible link between COVID-19 AZ vaccine and ‘extremely rare’ blood clots

Updated information is being provided for people and healthcare professionals on the possible risk of extremely rare and unlikely to occur specific types of bl...

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I’ve just had the vaccine – what can I do now?

The Department of Health (DoH) in Northern Ireland has issued a statement warning against complacency once people receive their COVID-19 vaccination. In its...

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