The Department of Health has announced the reappointment of a Finance Non-Executive Director to the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT).

Speaking at the daily NI Executive Covid-19 press briefing today, Health Minister Robin Swann said that the daily Covid-19 statistics show no new deaths from the virus.

Eight pupils from schools across Northern Ireland have taken part in a virtual press conference this morning with the Education Minister, Peter Weir. The schools represented a cross-section of post primary education in Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland Executive ministers and their officials have over the past 96 hours been involved in a number of initiatives and critical decisions relating to the Coronavirus emergency.

The Health Minister Robin Swann confirms no new Covid-19 related deaths reported today but warns against complacency. The Minister also updated on testing sites, use of Remdesivir and Clifton Nursing Home.