Every vaccination brings us closer, together

every vaccine brings us closer together

The PHA is running a public information campaign to encourage uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Timed to coincide with the vaccination programme reaching younger age groups, the campaign aims to encourage anyone aged 18 years and over and not already vaccinated to take up their invitation when called for the COVID-19 vaccine. 

‘Every vaccination brings us closer, together’

The campaign features memories of life before COVID-19 with the hope of picking these moments up again in the future. The advertising also shows how getting the vaccination is a simple thing to do and will help bring us closer, not only to our friends and family, but closer to life feeling normal again.

The campaign’s key messages are:

  • Even if you don’t think you need the COVID-19 vaccination it will help protect you and those close to you.
  • COVID-19 vaccines are safe.
  • Two doses are needed for best protection.
  • It is important to continue to follow public health advice after you have been vaccinated.
  • Go to www.nidirect.gov.uk/covidvaccine to learn more and to book your vaccination appointment.

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Youth Restart and The Delivery of Services Important Update Regarding Residential and Overnight Stays

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Following the NI Executive decision yesterday to not ease restrictions further for Northern Ireland, the current position of Youth Restart and the delivery of services remains the same. To that extent, this means that residential/overnight stays, either indoors or outdoors (including overnight camping) CAN NOT resume at this time, however Education Visits/Day Trips are still permissible.

The NI Executive plans to review the guidance again on the 1st of July and if approval is given we will write to you again and provide information at www.youthonline.org.uk/restart regarding the delivery of youth services.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) regulations guidance-Updated June 2021

Coronavirus (COVID-19) regulations guidance: what the restrictions mean for you

Although many coronavirus restrictions have eased, some regulations remain in place to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Continue to protect yourself and others by following public health advice and find out the rules on what you can and cannot do below.

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Regulations

The current regulations are available on the Department of Health website:

Some of the restrictions are law through regulation, while others are guidance. 

Everyone is legally required to comply with the regulations.

If you fail to comply with the regulations without reasonable excuse, you are committing an offence. For some offences you may be given a fixed penalty or a fine on summary prosecution.

This page is an overview of what you can and cannot do. It is not a definitive statement of the law and should not be relied upon as such.

The regulations will be reviewed on or before 8 July 2021.