Economy Minister Diane Dodds has offered her support to people looking for alternative work due to the impact of COVID-19 on jobs across Northern Ireland.

As of 11.15am today, there has sadly and regrettably been 5 deaths recorded since yesterday.

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.

Economy Minister Diane Dodds today provided an update on the award of vocational qualifications to learners in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA has released £1.5m to local councils as she steps up her Department’s efforts to help citizens get safely through the Covid-19 health crisis.