Health Minister Robin Swann has expressed concern following a sharp increase in cases in Northern Ireland.

A number of changes to Northern Ireland’s international country travel lists have been confirmed and guidance for fully vaccinated passengers returning from Amber list countries has also been updated.

The First Minister and Health Minister have visited a mobile vaccination clinic in Larne.

Health Minister Robin Swann has asked friends and parents of young people aged 18 and over to encourage them to get vaccinated.

Economy Minister Gordon Lyons today announced a new Assured Skills Academy with PwC offering 20 high quality training places for people with degrees.