Stormont Executive meets to consider relaxing rules on self- isolation and the wearing of face masks

By Q Radio news

The Stormont Executive meets today to discuss a further relaxation of Coronavirus rules.

It's thought ministers will consider revising self isolation rules;  international travel and the wearing of face masks in class  by post primary school students.

One proposal on the table is that people who have been in contact with a Covid case, but who test negative and are fully vaccinated, should not have to self-isolate.

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Meanwhile, almost three quarters of hospitality businesses here are struggling to attract staff as the effects of the pandemic continue to rock the industry.

New figures show that most bar, restaurtant and hotel owners in Northern Ireland believe the sector needs to urgently adress staffing shorfalls.

The survey shows that fewer than half of businesses here are confident about their future prospects.

Brian Murphy, from Business Advisory firm BDO, who carried out the survey, says with the right support hospitality can thrive once more.....

(Former Education minister Peter Weir joins students in the classroom)