Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced that £40 million is to be made available for a new Hardship Fund aimed at microbusinesses which have not been able to avail of the existing support schemes and which require financial support due to the impact of COVID-19.

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLA advised that her Department has been working with the big retailers to facilitate priority delivery slots for those who have been advised to shield by their GPs

Education Minister Peter Weir has today announced a final 16 schools to advance in design under the second call to the School Enhancement Programme (SEP2).

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced a new walking and cycling Champion with a clear focus on transforming communities and developing creative solutions to support our new way of living during and post COVID-19.

The Health Minister Robin Swann and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Michael McBride provide an update on the fight against Covid-19. Issues discussed included domiciliary care, care homes and test, track and trace approach.