The Latest Breaking News from Department of Health

Covid NI: Over 3,700 positive cases and eight further deaths reported

The death toll from the Department of Health now stands at 3,100

Belfast Live · Jan 28, 2022

Covid-19 Ireland updates: 9,218 new cases confirmed with 824 in hospital

The latest figures were announced by the Department of Health this evening

Dublin Live · Jan 25, 2022

New maps show how and where Covid cases have dropped across UK since Christmas

In the past seven days, more than 640,000 coronavirus infections have been confirmed by the Department of Health, but this is a 15% drop compared to the previous week

Daily Mirror · Jan 24, 2022

Department of Health issues statement on booster jab Covid app update for travel

Some countries require official proof of having received a booster jab in order to enter them.

Belfast Live · Jan 20, 2022

60 Covid deaths nationally as PM says rapid antigen tests not being stockpiled – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 19, 2022

Covid self-isolation period to be reduced from seven days to five in NI

Paul Givan tweeted that the Department of Health has confirmed that the new rule will apply from January 21.

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2022

Covid Ireland: 12,138 new cases confirmed as Eamon Ryan hints at eased restrictions within days

The Department of Health says there are now 910 people in hospital, of which 90 are in ICU

Irish Mirror · Jan 19, 2022

COVID updates: All the coronavirus news you need in the one place — as it happened

A number of states including NSW, Victoria and South Australia have reduced the interval between getting the second dose of COVID vaccinations and receiving a booster shot.

ABC News · Jan 18, 2022

Covid Ireland: 11,683 new cases confirmed as Stephen Donnelly shares positive restrictions update

The Department of Health says there are now 979 people in hospital, of which 93 are in ICU

Irish Mirror · Jan 18, 2022

All Covid data that will determine Boris Johnson's decision to lift Plan B rules

New infections have fallen dramatically in the past week, latest Department of Health data shows, with hospitalisations appearing to be levelling off amid hopes the Omicron wave has peaked

Daily Mirror · Jan 18, 2022