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A patient in Belfast who was suspected of contracting the coronavirus, has tested negative for the condition.

At least five suspected cases are being tested for the new virus in the UK, it is understood.

A man is being treated for symptoms of coronavirus at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast.

A number of high-profile figures from Northern Ireland have signed an open letter calling for action on suicide prevention.

Three deaths in a space of days in north Belfast have been linked in one way or another to mental health.

Health Minister Robin Swann says pay parity for health workers in Northern Ireland has now been achieved.

Sharon O'Neill UTV Investigations Correspondent

Success of a new mental health strategy for NI will not be judged by fine and worthy words, but rather in tears not shed and lives not lost.

The UUP’s Robin Swann has taken over one of the most challenging portfolios in the NI Executive and will now meet health service unions.

Thousands of nurses and health workers in Northern Ireland are taking part in another day of strike action.

Health unions have met with Secretary of State Julian Smith at Stormont ahead of another day of strike action.