Live updates: New coronavirus regulations in Northern Ireland come into force
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New coronavirus restrictions have come into force in Northern Ireland today [Friday].
A stay at home order came into force at midnight and ministers have asked the public to adhere to the new regulations as coronavirus cases continue to rise across the country.
The Executive met today to discuss Covid-19 restrictions and the transfer test.
Private firm AQE said early on Tuesday it had decided to cancel its January exams following an Executive decision to close schools for face-to-face teaching.
But that evening, the firm revealed that one test will be held on Saturday, February 27.
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COVID-19: Nigeria at a tipping point, as FG moves to establish oxygen plants in states
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By Omeiza Ajayi
The Federal Government on Thursday took stock of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic vis a vis the attitude of Nigerians to embracing safety precautions, and concluded that the country is now at a tipping point.
This came as government announced its decision to establish oxygen plants in all states of the federation as part of measures to resolve the “oxygen crisis” that has engulfed some of the isolation and treatment centres in the country.
This is as he said that the government is reviewing its strategy to emerging situations, on the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in risk communication, vaccine hesitancy, and fake news/disinformation.
“The share level of doubts about the virus is alarming and I call on every one to become advocates in support of the National Response,” Mustapha said.
He said that to overcome some of these challenges, the PTF will intensify the risk communication and community engagement to create awareness.
He said, “The PTF is working to develop new Health Protection Regulations to support existing COVID-19 protocols and to strengthen compliance with non-pharmaceutical interventions across the country.
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Spartans Gym was forced to close in line with coronavirus restrictions on Tuesday. City council officers alongside police raided the building in Millbank Street after unsuccessful attempts to speak with people inside. Ten people were reported for summons and each was issued with a fixed penalty notice of £200. Chief Inspector Ricky Dhanda said: “We attended Spartan gym on Millbank Street, Southampton at 3.49pm on Tuesday to assist our colleagues from Southampton City Council in relation to the ongoing breach of the current Health Protection Regulations. “Ten people were reported for summons and issued with a fixed penalty notice of £200 each.