Health Minister Robin Swann has called on everyone across Northern Ireland to play their part in fighting back against Covid-19 in this crucial period.

Justice Minister Naomi Long has welcomed the Prison Service’s decision to run a number of virtual visits on Christmas Day – a first for the Service.

First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill have welcomed today’s announcement of a post Brexit trade deal.

From today, any person arriving into Northern Ireland who has been in South Africa within the last 14 days must self-isolate for 10 days along with all members of their household.

The Department of Health today published the next in the series of weekly results from its COVID-19 Infection Survey (CIS).