Top NI hospital runs out of ICU beds + eight Covid-19 related deaths recorded in last 24 hours

Alex Kane: We parents are wondering what will happen to our transfer year children if there are no selection tests

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Subscribe              Nov 2, 2020           Good evening There have been eight additional Covid-19 related deaths recorded in Northern Ireland in the last 24 hours the Department of Health has confirmed. That sad news comes as it was revealed on the Department's coronavirus reporting dashboard the two of Northern Ireland's major hospitals currently have no ICU bed capacity.  With NI due to exit ts current 'circuit breaker' lockdown on November 13 the Chief Medical Officer, Michael McBride has stated it will 'not be possible to keep R below 1 with a return to schools and keeping hospitality open'.  He went on to say "We will look at the evidence and we will advise on the basis of the evidence and then the executive will have to make the choices which balance up the needs of our health service'. Difficult choices ahead for the Executive.  Stay safe Michael Cousins Deputy digital editor If you receive this newsletter as a subscriber thank you for supporting us. If not, please consider taking out a digital subscription to the News Letter for as little as £1 for three months.  Along with other benefits, as a subscriber you will now also have access to our new online puzzles with four brand new brain games every day - two crosswords (quick and cryptic), sudoku and a wordwheel. Check out your subscription options here. Thank you           Top NI hospital runs out of ICU beds - eight Covid-19 related deaths recorded in last 24 hours           There have been eight additional Covid-19 related deaths recorded in Northern Ireland in the last 24 hours the Department of Health (DoH) has confirmed.                 Stormont's education minister calls on parents to help keep schools safe   The minister for education has asked everyone to play their part in helping to keep schools safe spaces for pupils and staff in Northern Ireland.           Chief medical officer Dr Michael McBride warns 'it will not be possible to keep R below 1 with a return to schools and with hospitality open'   The Chief Medical Officer, Dr Michael McBride has warned that it will 'not be possible to keep R below 1 with a return to schools and keeping hospitality open'.           DUP declines chance to deny that there is a split with Sinn Fein about ending lockdown   First Minister Arlene Foster says NI will exit its current 'circuit breaker' lockdown on November 13 — despite England announcing a lockdown until at least December 2.           Coronavirus survivor from Co Down urges people to think of their families   A Co Down woman has spoken of her sudden deterioration after contracting Covid-19 and urged others to be diligent in protecting themselves and their families.           Call on John O'Dowd to provide clarity over COVID payment to Sinn Fein account   There's been a call for Sinn Fein in Upper Bann to 'step up and answer' questions over the resignation of a local party official caught up in last week's COVID payments scandal.           Arlene Foster backs calls for police probe into Covid cash repayment delays   Arlene Foster has backed calls for a police probe into delays in repaying Covid-19 support payments.           Arlene Foster is right to signal November 13 as the end to coronavirus restrictions in Northern Ireland   Boris Johnson is not the only leader who is lurching between freedom for people and lockdowns.           Alex Kane: We parents are wondering what will happen to our transfer year children if there are no selection tests   In October 2002 Martin McGuinness, Minister of Education, told the assembly the 11+ transfer test would be abolished.           Covid cash: Fourth member of Sinn Fein quits   Sinn Fein MLA Catherine Kelly has become the fourth member of the party to resign over a delay in the repayment of mistakenly issued Covid relief cash.                 View more on Coronavirus

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