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Dear reader

Over 500 people have signed a petition urging the Stormont Executive not to introduce mandatory face masks in Northern Ireland shops. 

Those behind the petition say that the Executive would be breaching human rights legislation if it followed the strong recommendation of Health Minister Robin Swann and made face coverings compulsory. 

There might not have been a coronavirus-related death recorded by the Department of Health for three weeks here, but the virus continues to cause disruption. Two shops in Co Down confirmed they had to close temporarily after members of staff tested positive for Covid-19. 

Meanwhile a popular bar in Castlewellan, Co Down, Mulhollands Sport Bar, which had closed because of a Covid-19 scare, has now reopened after all staff tested negative for the virus. 

Stay safe

Alistair Bushe
Editor

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