Stormont Executive meets to consider further relaxation on Covid-19 rules

	Oct 7, 2021


	Stormont Executive meets to consider further relaxation to Covid-19 rules

	Northern Ireland ministers will convene later to consider further relaxations to Covid-19 rules, with the restrictions on the hospitality sector set to be a key focus.

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