Top news of the week: 31.08.2021.
Coronavirus
UKHSA launches study to better understand COVID-19 vaccine response
UKHSA has been awarded funding to lead a consortium of research partners to better understand how individuals respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines.
Covid-19: Six more Covid-linked deaths and 1,259 new cases
The total number of deaths linked to Covid-19 in NI since the start of the pandemic is 2,358.
Covid-19: Nine more Covid-linked deaths and 1,225 new cases
The total number of deaths linked to Covid-19 in Northern Ireland since the start of the pandemic is 2,352.
Covid-19: Four more Covid-related deaths and 1,550 new cases
There are currently 376 patients with Covid-19 in Northern Ireland's hospitals and 41 patients in ICU.
Covid-19: Pandemic had severe impact on young people, says report
A report says "Insufficient consideration" was given to how children and young people would be affected
Covid-19: New Zealand woman dies after Pfizer jab, and Sturgeon self-isolating
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning.
Covid-19: Scotland sees record cases, as the search for pandemic's origin 'stalls'
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday evening.
Covid-19: Business confidence rising and cases doubling every week in Scotland
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Tuesday morning.