Finance Minister Conor Murphy has announced the extension of measures to ensure Government Departments continue paying suppliers impacted by Covid-19.

The Executive has today announced a further relaxation to the Coronavirus Regulations that will allow indoor visits to take place.

Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael McBride has emphasised that the threat from COVID-19 remains very real in Northern Ireland and called on everyone to remain vigilant, continue to follow government guidance on social distancing and hand hygiene.

Northern Ireland Executive ministers and their officials have over the past 24 hours been involved in a number of initiatives and critical decisions relating to the Coronavirus emergency.

Education Minister Peter Weir has today published new guidance setting out how schools should plan for the new school day.