Do you live in one of Northern Ireland's highest Covid infection rate areas?

Mar 1, 2021

Good afternoon,

The Stormont Executive met today to discuss how Northern Ireland would come out of the current lockdown, but the exit plan publication is now not likely before tomorrow.

Ministers have asked civil servants to finalise details of the exit strategy.

It is expected the blueprint will include criteria that must be met before restrictions on different sectors can be eased.

Meanwhile, two more Covid-related deaths were recorded in Northern Ireland today, along with 138 new positive cases.

Enjoy your evening safely.

Valerie Martin,

Head of Content.

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