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The Fermanagh Omagh branch of the Chernobyl Children Appeal NI is marking 35 years since one of the worst man-made catastrophes in history today (Monday).
The disaster at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in northern Ukraine, which unfolded over April 25 and 26, 1986, has affected generations of children and adults in the surrounding areas of Ukraine and Belarus in the years since then.
At least 28 people initially died as a result of the explosion, while more than 100 were injured.
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For almost three decades, the local branch of the Chernobyl Children Appeal has been bringing over children from the affected areas to Fermanagh and Omagh for respite holidays.
Latest figures published today by NISRA show that 10 deaths involving Covid-19 occurred in the week 10th April to 16th April 2021. NISRA reports that Fermanagh and Omagh has had 105 Covid-19 related deaths since the pandemic began, accounting for The total number of Covid-19 related deaths that occurred up to 16th April 2021 has now reached 2,947. Of the 2,947 Covid-19 related deaths, 1,945 (66.0%) took place in hospital, 772 (26.2 percent) in care homes, 14 (0.5 percent) in hospices and 216 (7.3%) at residential addresses or other locations. The comparative number of deaths reported daily by the Department of Health to 16th April 2021 was 2,134. These figures are based on patients having previously tested positive for the virus, whereas the NISRA figures are based on the information entered on death certificates completed by medical professionals. They may or may not have previously tested positive for the virus and therefore include both confirmed and suspected cases,
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Arron was last seen in the Lovers Retreat area around 3pm on Tuesday and is believed to be wearing a red jacket, orange wool cap, grey trainers and carrying a rucksack.
Anyone who knows about Arron’s whereabouts have been asked to call 101 and quote CC 727.
“Police in Omagh are becoming increasingly concerned about the welfare of Arron Elliot,” PSNI Fermanagh Omagh said in a post on Facebook.
“He is believed to be wearing a red jacket, orange wool cap, grey trainers and is carrying a rucksack.”
“Anyone who has seen Arron is asked to make contact with Omagh Police on 101 and quote CC 727 20th April.”
NISRA Covid figures record 14 more deaths
Figures are up on previous two weeks
Inside the SSE Arena Belfast Covid-19 Vaccination Centre (Image: Justin Kernoghan/Belfast Live)
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Northern Ireland has suffered more than 2,900 ‘Covid-19 related deaths’, figures released today show.
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St Patrick s Day celebrations will once again be different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Traditional parades in Belfast and Dublin have been cancelled for the second year in a row, with many events across the island again moving online.
Police have warned that anyone breaking Covid-19 regulations in NI will face a robust response.
But while large gatherings are mostly ruled out, attempts have been made to celebrate in style around the world.
image copyrightTourism Ireland’s Global Greening
image captionWhen the Global Greenings initiative was first launched, just the Sydney Opera House and the Sky Tower in Auckland took part