[75] The Health Minister also announced a new ID card for support carers which allows them to access stores during priority shopping hours. 20 more Covid-19 deaths in Northern Ireland as six-week lockdown begins There have been almost 1,000 new cases of the virus in the North in the last 48 hours. The health service worked to raise hospital capacity. [67], On 12 May, the Northern Ireland Executive announced a roadmap for Northern Ireland to exit lockdown safely. The Executive announced further easing of lockdown measures with all non-essential retail allowed to reopen from 12 June. Eight deaths involving Covid-19 occurred in the week ending September 11 in Northern Ireland. On 21 September the Northern Ireland Executive announced that localised restrictions that had been implemented in various postcodes throughout Northern Ireland would now be applied nationwide from 18:00 on 22 September. Separate analyses based on the date of death registration shows that the provisional number of total deaths from all causes registered in Northern Ireland in the week ending 16 October 2020 (week 41) was 278, 70 less than in week 40 and 17 less than the 5-year average of 295. 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We knew that this pandemic would inevitably cost precious lives. [44], On 6 April, the Orange Order announced that the annual 12th July celebrations were cancelled, as a further 69 cases and 7 deaths were confirmed. [24] The scheme paid a grant worth 80% of self employed profits profits up to £2,500 each month, on companies who's trading profit was less than £50,000 in the 2018-19 financial year or an average less than £50,000 over the last three financial tax years for those who suffered a loss of income. [126], On 8 December, Sister Joanna Sloan became the first person in Northern Ireland to receive the vaccine. By last Friday, the percentage of all Covid-19 related male deaths was 49.6%, and female deaths 50.4%. It was further reported that daily surveillance statistics should be released in a transparent, easily accessible and orderly way. From the following week, people living in those areas are limited to social gatherings of six and are encouraged not to travel outside the areas. [41] Health Minister Robin Swann said the new testing facility in Belfast “will allay some of the concern and speculation we have had of late. Taking that figure into account, and the 375 people who died in care homes, it means care home residents account for more than two-fifths of all Covid-19 related deaths in Northern Ireland (44.5%). Covid deaths in Northern Ireland pass 2,000 mark - NISRA . The ability to force businesses to shut and crack down on people who leave their homes without a "reasonable excuse". Other takeaway premises will be brought in line with hospitality with a closing time of 11.00pm; Close contact services such as hairdressers and beauticians are not permitted to open, apart from those relating to the continuation of essential health interventions and therapeutics. [102]. NOTE: All 2020 and later data are UN projections and DO NOT include any impacts of the COVID-19 virus. By Ciaran Flaherty @ciaran_fla Reporter. [124] On 23 November Oxford AstraZeneca announced that their covid vaccine has up to 90% efficacy. We understand that these interventions will be hard but they will not be in place for a moment longer than they need to be. The latest figures show that 599 deaths had occurred by 8 May. You asked. Of the 433 deaths of care home residents involving Covid-19 in the year to date to September 11, 81% (352) occurred in a care home, with the remaining 81 occurring in hospital. Speaking about the new restrictions deputy First Minister Michelle O Neil said ""We have between two to three weeks from now to suppress substantial transmission, otherwise we risk even more cases by mid-October. On 2 October fresh restrictions were announced for Derry and Strabane, with pubs, cafes, restaurants, and hotels permitted only to offer takeaway and delivery services, as well as outdoor dining. Another 555 have tested positive, the Department of Health said. [13] On 27 February, the HSC confirmed that the first presumptive case had been discovered in Northern Ireland in a woman who had returned from Italy, the case was sent to the Public Health England reference laboratory where it was confirmed as Northern Ireland's first case on 29 February. The tower block of Belfast City Hospital was chosen as the first such facility, with 230 beds and staff from around the nation. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) reached Northern Ireland on 27 February 2020. [99], On 10 September the Northern Ireland Executive imposed new restrictions on visiting homes for Ballymena, and parts of Glenavy, Lisburn and Crumlin, following a rise in COVID-19 cases in those areas. Details. [43], On 5 April, an additional 91 cases and 7 deaths were reported, bringing the total number of cases and deaths to 1,089 and 63 respectively. Derry's Altnagelvin Hospital also suspends some services to deal with COVID patients. We are responsible for producing mortality statistics for England and Wales, this is driven by information collected from the death certificate at death registration. This equates to a death rate of 6.9 per 1,000 population, an increase of 0.8 points from quarter 2 2019. That includes the publication of statistics, as well as the all-important advice on how we keep ourselves and are loved ones safe." Some data is taken from the Department of Health COVID-19 dashboard which updates daily. 10 July saw indoor gyms, outdoor playgrounds, weddings and baptisms, bingo and cinemas and competitive sports behind closed doors allowed. [89] On 31 July the advice which advised people who are high risk to shield from the public was paused, allowing them to stop self-isolating. SEVEN more people in Northern Ireland have died from Covid-19, latest figures show. Please provide the number of deaths in England from influenza so far in 2020. We will use every power we have to ensure people stay at home so that we save as many lives as we possibly can. A lengthy lockdown was forecast to severely damage the economy and lead to a large rise in unemployment. Our thoughts and prayers are first and foremost with the family and friends of the patient who has died. [7], On 10 April, a further 10 deaths and 112 cases were reported, bringing the totals to 92 deaths and 1,589 cases. We will keep you updated every step of the way when we are in a position to slowly and carefully move out of lockdown. [88], On 30 July the Department of Health released its contact tracing app called StopCOVID NI. 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