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The latest easing of the Covid-19 rules in Northern Ireland has been hailed by the region’s economy minister as an “enormous step forward”.
Indoor hospitality and indoor visitor and cultural attractions may reopen from Monday, and people can meet inside private homes again, limited to six people from no more than two households.
Meanwhile, the limit on the size of outdoor gatherings has increased to 500, a move that was celebrated early on Monday by sea swimmers returning to the coast in large groups.
Non-essential travel is permitted to the rest of the UK, and a traffic light system is in place for foreign travel.
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Last updated: Monday, 24 May, 2021, 14:44
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No deaths recorded as DoH confirms 53 new infections detected in last 24 hours
There have been no further deaths of patients who had previously tested positive for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland.
Another 53 positive cases were also confirmed by the region’s Department of Health.
On Monday morning there were 29 Covid-positive patients in hospital, of whom two were in intensive care.
January level surge predicted if B.1.617.2 Indian variant allowed to spread
Prof Christina Pagel, director of the clinical operational research unit at University College London and a member of the Independent Sage, has said the United Kingdom will risk the possibility of a surge in infections similar to what unfolded in January if the Indian B.1.617.2 variant is allowed to spread.
Public urged to enjoy freedoms but be sensible First Minister Arlene Foster and Deputy First Minister Michelle O Neill at the Strand Centre Cinema in east Belfast to mark the reopening of indoor arts venues, after the latest easing of the Covid-19 rules in Northern Ireland. Picture by Liam McBurney/PA Wire Rebecca Black and Jonathan McCambridge, PA 24 May, 2021 17:41
First Minister Arlene Foster has urged the public to enjoy their new freedoms, but to be sensible.
Arlene Foster was speaking as she visited the Strand Arts Centre in east Belfast along with Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill.
Indoor hospitality and indoor visitor and cultural attractions were able to reopen from today, and people could meet inside private homes again, limited to six people from no more than two households.
May 24, 2021, 5:32 pm
First Minister Arlene Foster (right) and Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill at the Strand Centre Cinema in east Belfast to mark the reopening of indoor arts venues, after the latest easing of the Covid-19 rules in Northern Ireland (Liam McBurney/PA)
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Northern Ireland’s First Minister has urged the public to enjoy their new freedoms, but to be sensible.
Arlene Foster was speaking as she visited the Strand Arts Centre in east Belfast along with deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill.