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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

General information about the coronavirus and its impact in Northern Ireland ... more

Staying at home and self-isolation

Information about the stay at home regulations to combat the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and how to self-isolate if you have symptoms ... more

Hand washing advice

Washing your hands properly is one of the most important things you can do to help prevent and control the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) ... more

Coronavirus regulations and recovery plan

The NI Executive has published regulations and a phased five-stage recovery plan, setting out the approach it will take when deciding how to ease coronavirus restrictions ... more

Register for priority online food service

If you have been advised by your GP to shield you can register for support with securing an online shopping delivery from one of the large supermarkets. ... more

Health advice

Information on health services, specifically the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on them, initiatives to support patients, and looking after your mental health ... more 

 

Vulnerable people

Information for people who are most vulnerable to coronavirus (COVID-19) including those who have been asked to shield by their GP  ... more

Benefits

Updates on jobs and benefits services affected by coronavirus (COVID-19), including Jobseekers Allowance, and Universal Credit ...more 

Motoring

Information on the Driver & Vehicle Agency's (DVA) services that are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) ... more

Advice for the bereaved

Guidance for the bereaved on new temporary arrangements for the death and burial/ cremation process during the coronavirus outbreak ... more 

Government services

Information about government services and coronavirus (COVID-19) ... more

Advice for businesses and workers

Information for workers, apprentices and businesses, including business restrictions and how your business can help … more

Schools, colleges and universities

Guidance for and information about educational settings, including early years and youth settings relating to coronavirus (COVID-19) ... more

Consumer advice

Consumer advice and information during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic ... more 

Rates

information on the changes to rates bills due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic ... more

How you can help

Find out how you can play your part in Northern Ireland's fightback against coronavirus (COVID-19) … more

Information videos and leaflets

Information videos and leaflets about coronavirus (COVID-19), including British and Irish Sign Language versions ... more 

Travel advice

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advises against all but essential travel ... more 

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