Junior Ministers Gordon Lyons and Declan Kearney provide an update on actions being taken in the fight against Covid-19. They discussed progress on 5-stage recovery plan, the need to adhere to current restrictions and follow public health advice. Key message remains stay at home and save lives.

Health Minister Robin Swann has thanked Northern Ireland’s ‘courageous’ nurses and midwives for their ongoing contribution during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Northern Ireland Executive ministers and their officials have over the past 72 hours been involved in a number of initiatives and critical decisions relating to the Coronavirus emergency.

The public are being asked to ‘shine a light’ to mark International Nurses Day on Tuesday and recognise the extraordinary work that nurses are doing in the fight against coronavirus.

First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill participated in a COBR call this afternoon with the Prime Minister Boris Johnston and the First Ministers of Scotland and Wales.