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covid-19

This new bulletin aims to provide a weekly update on the current situation relating to the virus in Northern Ireland.

This poster shows graphically the PHA hygiene message 'Catch it, bin it, kill it'.

The PHA COVID-19 Bulletin presents high level data on key areas currently being used to monitor COVID-19 activity and highlights current issues and public health messages, along with the an

This poster and factsheet provide guidance on protecting your skin from damage which can be caused by wearing a respirator mask. It has been distributed electronically to the Tissue Viability teams in the Trusts.

 

Developed by Speech and Language Therapists, this document offers advice for care home staff to support residents with COVID-19, who may have trouble with eating, drinking and swallowing.

This document was developed by Speech and Language Therapists for care home staff to help communication with clients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Note: many of the coronavirus restrictions have changed since this resource was originally published, but much of the information may still be relevant to those facing a bereavement.

Note: many of the coronavirus restrictions have changed since this resource was originally published, but much of the information may still be relevant to those working in care homes.

The Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Medical Offer recently requested assistance with expanding the role of verification of life extinct by nurses.

Contact tracing to help limit second wave of coronavirus

A new contact tracing programme for Covid-19 to help examine how Northern Ireland can limit the impact of a second wave of the disease is being launched by the Public Health Agency (PHA). From Monday 27 April, the PHA will begin a pilot programme of contact tracing which will help inform the planned roll out of Northern Ireland-wide contact tracing. Dr Jackie Hyland, Health Protection Consultant at the PHA, said: “The aim of contact tracing is to identify clusters of infection and prevent further spread of Covid-19. “The contact tracing in the pilot programme will focus on priority groups