Covid-19 Stormont briefing hears relaxation of blockade will be ‘cautious and gradual’

[ad_1] The reduction of the Covid-19 blockade will be “cautious and gradual,” as the public was warned today, “please do not take matters into your own hands.” Deputy Prime Minister Michelle O’Neill spoke as she and Prime Minister Arlene Foster confirmed that the Executive has met to discuss how closure guidelines may be altered in … Read more

Stricter rules on entering Ireland to be discussed with Stormont

[ad_1] The government is examining ways to tighten restrictions on people entering the country and will discuss the plans with the Northern Ireland Executive, it said Monday night after a meeting of the Cabinet subcommittee on Covid-19. Government buildings declined to release the options under consideration, though they are believed to include closer quarantine supervision … Read more