Localised restrictions announced on 1st October

October 2, 2020

On the 1st October the First Minister and deputy First Minister provided an update on the Executive’s decision to introduce localised restrictions in the Derry City and Strabane District Council area. 

Amendments to the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 published on 30 September imposed increased restrictions on venues where alcohol may be consumed across Northern Ireland.

A decision was made at the Executive that further increased restrictions are required in the Derry City and Strabane District Council as a result of an alarming increase in the incidence rate of the virus in this area.  The additional restrictions will be in place for two weeks in the first instance, and will be reviewed on a weekly basis. You can view what these restrictions mean onlnie at https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-regulations-and-localised-restrictions

Areas may be added and removed from the local restrictions as the patterns of infection change, and further interventions and restrictions could be added as necessary.

The full story can be viewed online at https://www.executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/news/statement-first-minister-and-deputy-first-minister-covid-19-localised-restrictions

Earlier restrictions and what they mean to you can be viewed online at https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-regulations-guidance-what-restrictions-mean-you