Executive Daily Update: Initiatives to deal with Coronavirus (10 April 2020)

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

New ‘vulnerable children’ guidance published for schools and parents

Guidance has been published relating to vulnerable children and young people and their attendance at school during the Covid-19 crisis.

Dodds announces significant additional support for NI businesses

Economy Minister Diane Dodds today announced significant financial support for business in response to COVID-19.

Executive urges public to stay at home and save lives over Easter

The Executive has reinforced the need for people not to go out over Easter, telling the public that by staying at home they will save lives.

Long welcomes launch of virtual visits for prisoners

Justice Minister Naomi Long has welcomed a Northern Ireland Prison Service initiative, which will provide virtual visits for prisoners to see and chat with family during the Coronavirus pandemic.