Michael McBride

NI Minister of Health Robin Swann tests positive for Covid-19

Minister says he will carry out his duties ‘as fully as possible’ while isolating

Sun Feb 13 2022 - 15:27

NI ministers play down talk of added Covid restrictions

Public urged to ‘double down’ on existing measures after first three cases of Omicron variant are confirmed

Wed Dec 08 2021 - 20:46

Covid-19: North sees ‘remarkable’ boost in vaccination rates

Some 10,000 people receive first dose following launch of vaccine passport scheme

Wed Nov 24 2021 - 19:41

Hundreds gather in Belfast to protest against planned Covid-19 certification

Crowd outside City Hall carried anti-vaccine and anti-Covid placards and banners

Sat Nov 20 2021 - 17:41

Further Covid-19 restrictions may be necessary in North, Swann warns

Not enough healthcare staff to cope with Covid pressures, NI Minister of Health says

Wed Nov 03 2021 - 20:12

Church leaders ‘sorry’ for not doing more for peace in Northern Ireland

Event goes ahead without heads of state of either Ireland or United Kingdom

Thu Oct 21 2021 - 15:51

Tributes paid to DUP councillor (46) who died with Covid-19

Former Antrim mayor Paul Hamill was ‘one of the genuinely nice guys in local politics’

Wed Sept 15 2021 - 15:47

NI chief medical officer recommends Covid-19 vaccines for 12 to 15 year olds

CMOs in four devolved nations of the UK say children in age group should be vaccinated

Mon Sept 13 2021 - 18:26

North’s chief medical officer warns of ‘very difficult winter’

Stormont Health Committee told the number of Covid-19 deaths will not reach a peak for ‘a couple of weeks’

Thu Aug 19 2021 - 19:00

Covid-19: Health authorities warn North at start of ‘significant further wave’

Modelling shows North could be facing up to 3,000 new cases per day by beginning of August

Wed Jul 07 2021 - 20:14

More than 4,500 apply to North’s temporary ‘vaccine passport’ scheme

Plan only available to those with travel bookings before permanent system starts

Mon Jul 05 2021 - 18:12

Northern Ireland to prepare Covid-19 vaccination booster programme

Further 375 cases of coronavirus reported in North with two people in ICU

Wed Jun 30 2021 - 19:47

Young people gathering behind sharp rise in Covid-19 cases in North

A further 351 Covid-19 cases have been confirmed in the Republic

Tue Jun 29 2021 - 17:31

Delta variant now accounts for half of all new Covid-19 cases in Northern Ireland

Public Health Agency issues warning as total number of cases of variant more than doubles

Wed Jun 23 2021 - 14:44

Covid-19: Suspected Delta variant case in Co Offaly school

HSE says cluster of cases in another class in school, which did not screen for variant

Sun Jun 20 2021 - 14:17

Coronavirus: Vaccine booking portal opens for over-18s in North

More than one million in region have had at least one dose of vaccine

Thu May 27 2021 - 08:31

Limit non-essential cross-border travel, North’s chief medical officer says

Dr Michael McBride points to higher Covid-19 incidence in Republic and ‘very different’ vaccination rollout rate

Wed May 26 2021 - 19:38

Covid-19: North’s vaccination programme extended to people aged 25-29

Approximately 70% of adults in Northern Ireland have now received first vaccine dose

Thu May 20 2021 - 00:01

NI vaccine rollout delayed after AstraZeneca advice change

UK authorities say people under 40 should be offered alternative due to blood clots link

Fri May 07 2021 - 20:02

Indian mutation of coronavirus detected in Northern Ireland

Seven people identified with variant in North where contingency plan has been put in place

Thu May 06 2021 - 16:20

Covid-19: 431 new cases and 12 further deaths reported

Ministers in Northern Ireland expected to agree timetable for easing restrictions

Wed Apr 14 2021 - 18:11

Covid-19: 2 deaths and 98 new cases reported in Northern Ireland

North’s chief medical officer issues reassurance over AstraZeneca vaccine

Thu Apr 08 2021 - 16:44

Covid-19: Eight further deaths and 591 more cases reported in the State

Coronavirus remains a ‘very dangerous, very transmissible virus’, says Glynn

Fri Apr 02 2021 - 20:19

No foreign holidays this summer, warns North’s Minister of Health

NI happy to share spare vaccines with Republic but duty is to people in North – Swann

Wed Mar 24 2021 - 18:54

St Patrick’s Day: PSNI warns of ‘robust’ response to Covid-19 rule breaches

People told to not ‘flock to beauty spots’ as police in North plan ‘substantial’ operation

Tue Mar 16 2021 - 13:47

Leading Northern Ireland obstetrician prof Jim Dornan dies

Tributes to doctor who left a ‘lasting legacy’ in obstetrics and foetomaternal medicine

Mon Mar 15 2021 - 15:39

North’s chief medical officer ‘delighted’ to get AstraZeneca Covid-19 jab

NI still administering vaccine, use of which has been temporarily halted in the State

Mon Mar 15 2021 - 11:53

Coronavirus: 600,000 people in North receive first dose of vaccine

Northern Ireland reports eight further deaths

Wed Mar 10 2021 - 19:46

First cases of South African Covid-19 variant detected in Northern Ireland

Five more deaths from coronavirus confirmed as DUP seeks to revisit schools plan

Tue Feb 23 2021 - 18:49

Arts&Antiques: Hollywood vision of Ireland on offer in collectors’ sale

Other auction highlights include signed Harry Potter books and a diamond ring

Sat Feb 20 2021 - 06:00

Some Covid-19 restrictions in Northern Ireland ‘likely to remain’ for next year

North records 275 more confirmed Covid-19 cases with 579 in hospitals

Wed Feb 10 2021 - 10:35

Chief medical officer defends use of AstraZeneca vaccine in North

Public should retain confidence in jab as it is effective for dominant strains, says McBride

Mon Feb 08 2021 - 15:02

All healthcare workers in North to receive £500 ‘special recognition payment’

Further 16 deaths and 527 new cases of Covid-19 reported on Wednesday

Wed Jan 27 2021 - 18:29

Covid-19: More than 154,000 vaccine doses administered in North to date

A further 24 deaths, 713 new cases reported in North with hospitals at 97% occupancy

Tue Jan 19 2021 - 18:37