Michael Cousins Acting Managing Editor

Good morning

In the news today:

* Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the roll-out of new coronavirus treatment options for patients who are at the highest risk from the effects of the virus.

* Given that Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast film is set against the backdrop of the Troubles you could be forgiven for expecting it to be more gritty and explosive.

* ‘Loss of our Fionntán devastating’ says family as PSNI hold man on suspicion of murdering the 18-year-old.

* Four candidates to succeed the Rev Dr David Bruce as Presbyterian moderator have been named by the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.

Lifestyle:

* Pictures: Bloomin’ marvellous as National Garden Scheme expands with 21 new NI attractions.

* Chef Paula McIntyre recreates 1859 Burns Night feast with help of News Letter.

Opinion:

* Morning View: Another key step on the road to post Covid normality in Northern Ireland:

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