The Health Minister Robin Swann and the Chief Medical Officer Dr. Michael McBride provide an update on actions being taken in response to the Covid-19 crisis.

The Department of Health has introduced a daily dashboard of statistics relating to Covid-19.

The past few weeks have been unimaginable. I want to extend my sympathies to all those who have lost their loved ones. To those in hospital fighting covid-19. To those at home – waiting, watching and wondering when this will end.

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

The First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill with Executive Ministers Peter Weir (Education) and Nichola Mallon (Infrastructure) provide update on actions being taken in the fight against Covid-19.