Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced that the Executive is allocating £20.3m to local councils to assist them with their financial pressures as a result of Covid-19.

Education Minister Peter Weir has announced a scheme to help support substitute teachers during the Covid-19 crisis.

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced an additional £10m to support vulnerable individuals, who can be particularly at risk during the Covid-19 emergency, to continue to live independently.

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced that Covid-19 testing will be made available to all care home residents and staff across Northern Ireland.

Statement from the four UK Chief Medical Officers on an update to Coronavirus symptoms.