What are the coronavirus rules in the four UK nations? Thursday sees big changes in England with the end of the legal requirement for people who test positive to isolate. The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022
NI health minister warns he will not be rushed into Covid test decisions Robin Swann was speaking after the Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced an end to universal free tests for the general public. The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022
New Covid rules announced in Scotland: What are the changes across the four nations? Updates on measures in Scotland were announced on Tuesday and legal requirements in Northern Ireland were lifted earlier in February. The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022
'At some stage we have to move beyond Covid', says NI GP after testing scrapped in England Free lateral flow and PCR tests will end on April 1 in England but Robin Swann has vowed to review the policy in Northern Ireland Belfast Live · Feb 22, 2022
UK reports 205 new coronavirus-related deaths and 41,130 cases; Ireland to drop most curbs – as it happened Ireland will drop most restrictions, including mandatory face masks, on Monday The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2022
The current self-isolation and testing rules in Northern Ireland Restrictions such as Covid passports in all settings and the wearing of face masks have been moved from regulations to guidance Belfast Live · Feb 19, 2022
All children aged five to 11 in Northern Ireland to be offered Covid jabs Health Minister Robin Swann said the region would be following the advice of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation. The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022
Ending of Covid rules is ‘not freedom day’ for NI, Young warns Professor Ian Young urged people to continue to wear face masks in certain public settings, even though it will no longer be a legal requirement. The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2022
Northern Ireland's remaining Covid-19 restrictions to be lifted at 5pm on Tuesday Health Minister Robin Swann has urged people to remain cautious and vigilant in the coming weeks. Belfast Live · Feb 15, 2022
Hope for return to normality on day Covid restrictions lift in N Ireland The remaining curbs change from law to guidance at 5pm on Tuesday. The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2022
What are the coronavirus rules in the four UK nations? Northern Ireland’s Health Minister Robin Swann confirmed on Monday that he will make an order revoking the remaining rules. The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2022
Work-from-home guidance in Northern Ireland unchanged as legal Covid restrictions removed The Health Minister hopes the matter will be reviewed in the coming days Belfast Live · Feb 15, 2022
Northern Ireland isolation, testing and contact tracing rules not set to change Health Minister Robin Swann has warned that coronavirus is likely to stay with us in some form for some time. Belfast Live · Feb 15, 2022
Northern Ireland’s remaining Covid-19 restrictions to be lifted Health Minister Robin Swann warned residents should not start ‘behaving as if the pandemic is over’. The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2022
Belfast Live · Feb 14, 2022 Covid Northern Ireland: Full statement on the restrictions being removed from Tuesday The announcement has been welcomed by hospitality and retail bosses
The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2022 Northern Ireland removes Covid-19 rules All remaining Covid-19 legal restrictions in Northern Ireland are to be lifted and replaced by guidance from February 15.
Belfast Live · Feb 14, 2022 Covid NI: Health Minister Robin Swann confirms removal of all remaining restrictions Mr Swann said he would be making an order on Tuesday to revoke the remaining restrictions, including face coverings.
The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2022 Swann receives ‘unanimous support’ to ease Covid restrictions Michelle O’Neill said the health minister had a ‘big job ahead’ of him and she expected an announcement imminently on the easing of restrictions.
Belfast Live · Feb 14, 2022 Northern Ireland restrictions: Michelle O'Neill gives support to Robin Swann Northern Ireland has no functioning Executive after the DUP removed Paul Givan as first minister as part of a protest against the Protocol
Belfast Live · Feb 13, 2022 Health Minister Robin Swann tests positive for Covid-19 He shared the news on social media on Sunday
Belfast Live · Feb 13, 2022 Covid NI: Minister hopes decision to relax rules can be made this week The present Covid-19 regulations in Northern Ireland are not due to expire until March 24, but were previously reviewed by the Executive every three weeks
The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2022 Minister hopes decision to relax Covid rules can be made this week Health Minister Robin Swann has tested positive for Covid.
Belfast Live · Feb 11, 2022 NI Health Minister Robin Swann alone cannot lift restrictions, lawyers say Robin Swann wants to hear from the other ministers by Monday
The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2022 Swann seeks ministers’ input over Covid relaxations after legal advice The Covid-19 regulations are not due to expire until March 24, but were previously reviewed by the Executive every three weeks.
The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2022 Real prospect Covid restrictions might remain, warns O’Neill The Health Minister is to write to other ministers and is understood to be unlikely to make a decision on Thursday.