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On Feb 17, 2021
Covid-19: Losing both parents to coronavirus https://t.co/Wr6DUg0f2R
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Covid-19: Losing both parents to coronavirus

Covid-19: Losing both parents to coronavirus

BBC reporter Cathy Killick shares her experience after both of her parents died within weeks.

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On Feb 20, 2021
Covid-19: Three more coronavirus-related deaths recorded in NI https://t.co/IEEUmljTH4
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Covid-19: Three more coronavirus-related deaths recorded in NI

Covid-19: Three more coronavirus-related deaths recorded in NI

Northern Ireland's death toll now stands at 2,029, according to Department of Health figures.

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On Feb 21, 2021
Covid-19: Is NI on track with UK-wide vaccine target? https://t.co/o5jp0GNLSj
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Covid-19: Health chiefs say NI vaccine programme on target

Covid-19: Health chiefs say NI vaccine programme on target

Four more Covid-related deaths have been confirmed, bringing the number of deaths in NI to 2,033.

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On Feb 22, 2021
Covid-19: Belfast's SSE Arena to be mass vaccination centre https://t.co/pBc9vBvbEv
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Covid-19: Belfast's SSE Arena to be mass vaccination centre

Covid-19: Belfast's SSE Arena to be mass vaccination centre

The Belfast venue is expected to open in April for those 60 and under who are not already vaccinated.

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On Feb 17, 2021
Covid-19: NI vaccination programme extended to carers https://t.co/Hzx6IUtEEY
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Covid-19: NI vaccination programme extended to carers

Covid-19: NI vaccination programme extended to carers

Northern Ireland's vaccine rollout is running weeks ahead of schedule, says Health Minister Robin Swann.

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On Feb 17, 2021
Amazon sued by New York over "deficient" Covid-19 response https://t.co/wPUjklIhH7
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Amazon sued by New York over 'deficient' Covid-19 response

Amazon sued by New York over 'deficient' Covid-19 response

The state's top prosecutor says Amazon showed "flagrant disregard" for health and safety at its warehouses.

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On Feb 18, 2021
Covid-19: Record number of students apply for nursing https://t.co/OT0b2DJnYn
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Covid-19: Record number of students apply for nursing

Covid-19: Record number of students apply for nursing

Figures show there has been a 32% increase in applications for nursing courses at UK universities.

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On Feb 19, 2021
Trucking groups say their drivers are essential workers who need better access to Covid-19 vaccines, thrusting them into a heated national debate over who should get priority for the shots https://t.co/mlVJ1DfZvV
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Trucking, Freight Industry Seek Faster Route to Covid-19 Vaccinations

Trucking, Freight Industry Seek Faster Route to Covid-19 Vaccinations

A push by industry groups has the supply-chain sector jockeying for a place in line with other essential workers.