Extension of Appointments to the Northern Ireland Museums Council

Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín MLA has extended the second term of appointment of two Directors of the Board of Northern Ireland Museums Council (NIMC) from 1 July 2020 until 30 December 2020:

New Mobile APP – StopCOVID NI

A new mobile phone app to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 is ready for deployment next week, Health Minister Robin Swann has confirmed.

Dates agreed to allow some spectators at outdoor sports events and indoor swimming pools to re-open

Today the Executive agreed that from 24 July some spectators can attend organised outdoor sports fixtures or events where the sports Governing Body, club or venue operator can ensure compliance with social distancing, control numbers accordingly and have appropriate hygiene regimes in place.

Minister welcomes decision on face coverings

Health Minister Robin Swann has welcomed the Northern Ireland Executive’s decision to make the wearing of face coverings mandatory in shops.

Statement on Executive decisions – 23 July 2020

The Executive has today agreed further relaxations to restrictions as part of its Coronavirus recovery pathway.