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Covid threat has not disappeared, chief medical officer warns

The threat from Covid-19 has diminished but has not disappeared, chief medical officer Sir Michael McBride has said. He was speaking on the National Day of Reflection, marking the second anniversary of the first lockdown. To mark the occasion, a ...

23 Mar 2022 at 17:25

Covid highlighted inequalities, Northern Ireland’s chief medical officer says

The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted “huge health inequalities” which must be addressed, Northern Ireland’s chief medical officer has said. Professor Sir Michael McBride said he told the Princess Royal about his work over the past few years ...

15 Mar 2022 at 15:55

News

Chief Medical Officer urges pregnant women to get vaccinated

The Chief Medical Officer has issued a fresh call for pregnant women to get vaccinated. The warning comes as the spread of the Omicron variant continues to cause high case numbers in Northern Ireland. Professor Sir Michael McBride said that ...

17 Jan 2022 at 01:26

Letterkenny/Milford

Councillor unable to attend meeting due to Covid - but still took part on line

A Donegal councillor was unable to attend a council meeting today because he has Covid-19. However, Cllr. Michael McBride was still able to participate in this afternoon's meeting of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District Council - ...

12 Jul 2022 at 17:33

National News

Mystery form of hepatitis infects 16 children in Northern Ireland

Health officials are working to establish the cause of a mystery form of hepatitis which has infected 16 young children in Northern Ireland. More than 160 children across the UK have contracted the illness, referred to as non A-E ...

28 May 2022 at 08:33

Northern Ireland

No quick fix to hospital pressures in Northern Ireland – Swann

There is no quick fix to the pressures being faced in hospitals in Northern Ireland, Health Minister Robin Swann has said. Mr Swann said that demands previously felt during winter peaks are now a “recurring theme” throughout the ...

05 Oct 2022 at 20:33

Northern Ireland

‘Young provided advice to Department of Health but not the Executive pre-2020’

Chief Scientific Adviser Ian Young gave advice to the Department of Health but not the Executive Office before the pandemic, the Covid-19 Inquiry has been told. Chief Medical Officer Sir Michael McBride discussed the role ...

10 Jul 2023 at 17:19

Pandemic planning resources ‘diverted’ to Brexit preparations – NI medical chief

Brexit preparations took staff away from pandemic planning, Northern Ireland’s chief medical officer has said. Sir Michael McBride said the work of the Department of Health was also impacted by the lack of a Stormont ...

10 Jul 2023 at 17:53

Northern Ireland

No quick fix to hospital pressures in Northern Ireland – Swann

05 Oct 2022 at 17:44

Local News

Councillor claims LK Green Connect scheme isn't sustainable

Donegal County Council has been asked to review plans for the next phases of the LK Green Connect scheme, with a special focus on sustainability and maintenance. The LK Green Connect walking and cycling paths aim ...

13 Nov 2024 at 13:33

Local News

Covert CCTV suggested to catch Letterkenny graffiti artists

An Garda Síochána have been consulted over preventative measures over graffiti in Letterkenny. Graffiti has been repeatedly daubed on walls across Letterkenny in recent weeks. Slogans such as ‘One Love’ and ...

16 Jan 2024 at 18:33

Shielding should be kept in reserve, NI’s chief medical officer says

Shielding for vulnerable people should be kept in reserve in the event of a future pandemic, Northern Ireland’s chief medical officer has said. Sir Michael McBride said asking those considered to be ...

24 Sept 2024 at 16:58

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