12/04/2021

All Pupils Return To School As Restrictions Ease

More Covid lockdown restrictions have been eased in Northern Ireland from today, 12 April.

The stay-at-home order has been lifted and the public are being urged to "stay local".

All pupils have also returned to school and ten people from two households can meet up in private gardens.

Non-essential shops can also resume click-and-collect services.

Other restrictions that have been eased include the reopening of outdoor retail including:

• New and used car sales

• Garden centres and plant nurseries

• Car washes

• Caravan and motorhome sales

• Agricultural machinery retailers

The limit on the number of people allowed to attend a wedding, civil partnership or funeral has also been removed.

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