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Lockdown horse has bolted says Dr Tom Black as Derry s Covid-19 figures rise sharply again

Don t make plans for Easter , warns Foster as NI lockdown extended until April

The public has been warned against making plans for Easter as Northern Ireland’s lockdown is to remain in place for another six weeks. The Executive has announced details of a number of relaxations to the lockdown from March 8, but the majority of measures will remain in place until at least April 1. Revealing that the R number in Northern Ireland is now between 0.7 and 0.8, First Minister Arlene Foster has revealed that the youngest children will be able to return to school in just over two weeks’ time. However, she warned that the return of pre-school, nursery and primary one to three pupils from March 8 will result in the R number beginning to climb again.

Thousands of jobs threatened by Covid-19 lockdown

Belfast city centre under lockdown in 2020. Picture by Hugh Russell. Michelle Devane, PA 18 December, 2020 07:45 Businesses have warned the introduction of a strict new lockdown on Boxing Day will lead to the loss of thousands of jobs. Belfast Chamber said it recognised the severe pressure the NHS was under and the need for action given Covid-19 cases were still stubbornly high , but said it was worth noting that cases remained high while many retailers and hospitality businesses were closed. Chief executive Simon Hamilton said: In October, the health minister commented that repeated lockdowns were not feasible . Yet here we are again, going round and round and round in a cycle of lockdowns.

Thousands of jobs under threat due to NI lockdown - BelfastTelegraph co uk

Businesses have warned the introduction of a strict new lockdown in Northern Ireland on Boxing Day will lead to the loss of thousands of jobs. Belfast Chamber said it recognised the severe pressure the NHS was under and the need for action given Covid-19 cases were still “stubbornly high”, but said it was worth noting that cases remained high while many retailers and hospitality businesses were closed. Chief executive Simon Hamilton said: “In October, the Health Minister commented that repeated lockdowns were ‘not feasible’. Yet here we are again, going round and round and round in a cycle of lockdowns.

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