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13:52 April 19, 2021 Covid 19: Vaccine to be offered to 35-39 year olds
Limited availability has opened up for 35-39 year olds to book a Covid 19 vaccine in Northern Ireland. The full rollout to this age group has been earmarked for the end of April, but the Department of Health has today announced an early opportunity for those in the bracket to receive the jab. Appointments will […]
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19:01 April 18, 2021 Covid-19: Garden centres welcome back customers
GARDEN centres and plant nurseries were some of the outdoor retail venues to open up across the county as part of the latest easing of Covid-19 restrictions. Outdoor retail has been prohibited since before Christmas, with only click-and-collect and delivery available for customers during this time. Demand has been high for garden plants, trees […]
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09:53 April 13, 2021 More than 1m vaccines administered in the North
HEALTH Minister Robin Swann is urging everyone who is eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine to come forward and get their jab. Over one million vaccines have now been administered in Northern Ireland and Minister Swann has commended all those involved in the vaccination programme. The Minister is also encouraging those who are eligible to book […]
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16:47 April 12, 2021 Covid victim’s family donate over £25,000 to nurses
A CARRICKMORE family who tragically lost their father to Covid-19 at the beginning of the pandemic have raised more than £25,000 to thank the “amazing” nurses who looked after him during his final days. Father-of-seven Declan Grimes sadly died in the Critical Care Unit at the South West Acute Hospital, outside Enniskillen, in April […]
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09:49 April 8, 2021 Vaccine roll-out now includes 40-44 year olds
A further expansion of the Covid-19 vaccination programme has been announced by Health Minister Robin Swann.
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11:01 April 6, 2021 Western Trust tally hits 100,000 vaccine doses
THE Western Health Trust delivered a timely boost for the Easter holidays with the news that its vaccination teams have successfully administered its 100,000th dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. The landmark is the latest local milestone in the vaccination programme, which is the largest of its kind ever undertaken by the NHS. The programme is […]
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18:01 April 4, 2021 Food parcels distributed to grateful Omagh residents
RESIDENTS of the O’Kane Park and Culmore Park area of Omagh received food parcels on behalf of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council on Tuesday. The council is donating the parcels, which contain a number of food items as well as household essentials, to a variety of areas in the Omagh vicinity. The O’Kane Park and […]
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16:22 April 1, 2021 Marking World Autism Awareness Week 2021
A SERIES of events have been planned to mark World Autism Day in the local area tomorrow (Friday). World Autism Week 2021 is taking place all of this week, with the Strule Arts Centre in Omagh to be lit up blue for the event. The Cedar Foundation supports people living with disability, autism and brain […]
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09:50 March 31, 2021 Vaccination programme expanded to 45-49 age group
Northern Ireland’s Covid-19 vaccination programme has been extended to people in the 45-49 age bracket.
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11:07 March 16, 2021 Full primary school return expected on Monday
PRIMARY school pupils in years P4 to P7 may return to class next Monday as ministers have approved a full school return. Stormont ministers are currently meeting to discuss the Covid19 restrictions and it is believed they have agreed for primary school pupils in years P4 to P7 to return to class next Monday. The […]
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