Irish paramedics head north to assist as NI Health Service under severe pressure
14:20 Saturday, 19 December 2020
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Irish paramedics are heading across the border this weekend to help their Northern Ireland colleagues.
It comes as the North’s health service comes under severe pressure, amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has confirmed help will be provided, but says services here will not be affected.
Our National Ambulance Service @AmbulanceNAS has been superb during this pandemic. They will be providing some support to the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service this weekend, due to the pressures being experienced. Thanks to @NasDirector and his team
National Ambulance Service To Help In Northern Ireland This Weekend
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The Republic s National Ambulance Service is set to provide support to the healthcare system in the North this weekend.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has confirmed help will be provided due to the current pressures being experienced in Northern Ireland.
It comes after 656 new cases of the virus were confirmed today along with 12 further covid-19 related deaths.
Our National Ambulance Service @AmbulanceNAS has been superb during this pandemic. They will be providing some support to the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service this weekend, due to the pressures being experienced. Thanks to @NasDirector and his team