COVID-19: What is the situation in Northern Ireland?

What is the situation in Northern Ireland? From Sunday 19 April the Department of Health will be releasing the daily statistics on coronavirus (COVID-19) which will be available at www.health-ni.gov.uk The daily update from the Department of Health replaces the Daily Bulletin published by the PHA up to 19 April 2020. The Public Health Agency COVID-19 advice page can be found here. Previous surveillance reports can be found here. Information sources As this situation is rapidly changing the most up-to-date guidance can be found on the Public Health England website: www.gov.uk/government

Spring COVID-19 vaccination arrangements announced

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has confirmed that the 2026 COVID-19 spring vaccination programme will get under way from Monday 20 April, giving the more vulnerable members of our community the opportunity to top up their protection ahead of any potential waves of COVID-19 over the coming months. This year’s spring vaccine will be offered to: adults aged 75 years old or over; residents in a care home for older adults; individuals aged 6 months and over who are immunosuppressed, as defined in COVID-19: the green book, chapter 14a. Rachel Spiers, Senior Commissioning Lead for Immunisations at

Northern Ireland infectious diseases in pregnancy screening programme report, April 2018 - March 2020

This report provides an overview of performance of the antenatal screening programme in Northern Ireland 2018-2020. 

This report provides an overview of performance of the antenatal screening programme in Northern Ireland 2018-2020.  Northern Ireland Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy Screening (IDPS) programme report April 2018 - March 2020

Northern Ireland infectious diseases in pregnancy screening programme report, April 2020 – March 2021

This report provides an overview of performance of the antenatal screening programme in Northern Ireland 2020-2021. 

Northern Ireland Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy Screening (IDPS) programme report, April 2020 – March 2021.

Northern Ireland Self-harm Registry Regional Report, 2022/23 and 2023/24

The Self-Harm Registry collects data from hospital Emergency Departments across Northern Ireland in relation to attendances due to self-harm and/or thoughts of self-harm/suicide.  The report includes data for the years 2022/23 and 2023/24.

The Self-Harm Registry collects data from hospital Emergency Departments across Northern Ireland in relation to attendances due to self-harm and/or thoughts of self-harm/suicide. 

Hospitality Ulster supports ‘Talking Really Helps’ mental health campaign

Hospitality Ulster is proud to announce its support for the Public Health Agency’s (PHA) ‘Talking Really Helps’ campaign, an initiative designed to encourage open conversations about mental health and promote Lifeline – Northern Ireland’s 24/7 crisis response helpline. As part of the partnership, Hospitality Ulster is distributing packs to hospitality businesses in Northern Ireland containing posters, tent cards for tables and vinyl window and mirror stickers signposting staff and customers to Lifeline. The ‘Talking Really Helps’ campaign encourages anyone experiencing anxiety, distress, or

RSV can cause pneumonia

Respiratory syncitial virus (RSV) can cause pneumonia and other serious illnesses, but having your free RSV vaccine can help protect you. You are eligible if you are 75 years old or over or are living in a care home for older people. 

Respiratory syncitial virus (RSV) can cause pneumonia and other serious illnesses, but having your free RSV vaccine can help protect you.

A guide to the spring 2026 COVID-19 vaccination programme

People aged 75 years and older, residents in a care home and those aged 6 months and older with a weakened immune system will be offered a COVID-19 vaccine this spring. This leaflet outlines the benefits of the vaccine, potential side effec

People aged 75 years and older, residents in a care home and those aged 6 months and older with a weakened immune system will be offered a COVID-19 vaccine this spring.

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