Speaking at the daily NI Executive Covid-19 press briefing today, Health Minister Robin Swann said that the daily Covid-19 statistics show no new deaths from the virus.

Eight pupils from schools across Northern Ireland have taken part in a virtual press conference this morning with the Education Minister, Peter Weir. The schools represented a cross-section of post primary education in Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland Executive ministers and their officials have over the past 96 hours been involved in a number of initiatives and critical decisions relating to the Coronavirus emergency.

The Health Minister Robin Swann confirms no new Covid-19 related deaths reported today but warns against complacency. The Minister also updated on testing sites, use of Remdesivir and Clifton Nursing Home.

Health Minister Robin Swann welcomes the announcement today that the anti-viral drug Remdesivir will be available for the treatment of Covid-19.