Arlene Foster hits back at Michelle O’Neill after she accused DUP of working against Executive

NI Covid-19 death-toll now 1,594 says NISRA - 12 deaths announced today

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Subscribe              Dec 18, 2020           Dear reader It's been less than 24 hours since the Stormont Executive announced plans for a controversial new six-week lockdown for Northern Ireland.  It's fair to say the reaction has been mixed, with Simon Hamilton of the Belfast Chamber leading the chorus of criticism from the business community which has been ravaged by a string of lockdowns and so-called circuit breakers.  Friday has been marked by a war of words breaking out between the DUP and Sinn Fein the aftermath of the announcement. Arlene Foster, the DUP leader, has issued a rebuke to her Sinn Fein counterpart Michelle O'Neill, who in an interview with RTE, had accused the DUP of ignoring the advice issued by medical leaders in Northern Ireland.  The latest Covid statistics show that another 12 people with the virus have died in Northern Ireland, bringing the Province's toll to 1,166. The Department of Health figures also recorded another 510 new cases of the virus over the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (Nisra) has released new statistics showing that 1,594 with coronavirus had died here by December 11.    For those people who are anxious to know when they might receive a coronavirus vaccine, this article may be able to provide you with an answer.    I hope you are able to enjoy your weekend in these trying times.    Alistair Bushe Editor           Talkback guest taken off the air after Covid-19 row with presenter William Crawley           A huge row over the seriousness of the Covid-19 pandemic in Northern Ireland broke out live on the BBC Radio Ulster programme Talkback on Friday afternoon.                 NI Covid-19 death-toll now 1,594 says NISRA   Eighty-six people died with suspected Covid-19 in Northern Ireland in the latest week subjected to statistical analysis.           Latest figures reveal another 12 Covid-19 related deaths in Northern Ireland   There has been 12 deaths recorded amoung people who have tested positive Covid-19 in Northern Ireland, bringing the region's toll to 1,166           You can use this vaccine calculator to see when you might get the coronavirus jab   Now that the rollout of coronavirus vaccines has begun across the UK, many are wondering when they'll be vaccinated           Zoom is lifting its 40 minute time limit on free accounts for Christmas and New Year   Love it or hate it, Zoom has been a crucial way for families and friends to stay in touch since the pandemic began.           Drinking alcohol soon after receiving a Covid vaccine could stop it from working properly   Drinking alcohol should be avoided for three days after getting the Covid vaccine, according to a Russian scientist.           Few university students are testing positive for Covid - despite 'bearing the brunt of blame and criticism'   The mass Covid testing of students before the Christmas holidays has found few positive cases so far, according to one university.                 View more news

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