covid restrictions northern ireland

Where travel is necessary for work, education and other essential purposes, you are asked to walk, cycle or use private transport, shared only with members of your household where possible. Health Protection Regulations have been made in response to the serious threat to public health which is posed by the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Northern Ireland. All of this year's scheduled BTec and other vocational exams in Northern Ireland have been cancelled. Lockdown restrictions will be eased in Northern Ireland on Monday for the first time this year. Ten people from two households may now meet in a private garden. First Minister Arlene Foster said inter-school sports are also not allowed yet. At present, 22% of Northern Ireland's population have been vaccinated, with most care home residents having received their second vaccination. Northern Ireland is being placed under new restrictions as coronavirus cases in the region have begun to spike. The executive says this will apply to large venues such as leisure centres. But people who routinely cross the border for essential purposes are not subject to restrictions. The remains of the deceased may be taken back to private homes, but wakes are not to be held and funeral services in private homes are not to take place. Covid-19 Executive Update . Close contact services, such as hairdressers, beauticians, make-up and nails, tattoo and piercing parlours, tanning shops, massage, electrolysis, well-being and holistic treatments, and driving instructors (except for motorcycles) are not permitted to operate. Medically-vulnerable and older people are asked to be particularly careful in following the advice on limiting household contacts, social distancing, hand washing and wearing a face covering. This will be subject to review. Informal childcare arrangements are also permitted to continue. Breaches of those laws can incur a fixed penalty notice of £1,000 or up to £10,000 on conviction. The chair of the British Medical Association in NI, Dr Tom Black has urged everyone in Northern Ireland to continue following public health regulations as further Covid-19 restrictions … However, no spectators will be allowed at any sporting event. It will then be extended on 4 May to those with theory certificates expiring between 1 November and 31 March 2022. Where an essential retail business has another, separate business embedded within it that is required to close, the embedded business must close. If there’s no alternative route, access to the garden can be via a private dwelling. Employers that require staff to come into the workplace must complete a mandatory risk assessment. For queries or advice about claiming compensation due to a road problem, contact DFI Roads claim unit. During this time, the single most important action we can all take is to follow the public health advice. It has, however, advised people who are classed as clinically extremely vulnerable to no longer attend work, if they cannot work from home. You should not meet socially in other settings. Weddings and funerals can continue, as will some baptisms, drive-in services and private prayer. Riots in Northern Ireland Spurred by Brexit, Crime and Covid-19 Restrictions Dozens of police injured in more than a week of disorder A full list of businesses is defined in the regulations . For queries or advice about Child Maintenance, contact the Child Maintenance Service. That means in just over a fortnight's time, you will be able to go to a cafe, coffee shop, restaurant, social club or beer garden and be served outside. Only essential retail is permitted to remain open. The two households in the bubble can be of any size, however indoor meetings between households in the bubble are limited to a maximum of 10 people, including children, at any one time. Professional services including solicitors have also been permitted to operate as normal, as can those in the manufacturing and construction industry. This is accommodation with no shared facilities, which can be exclusively used by a single household/ bubble. Outdoor parks, play areas, outdoor areas of properties operated by the National Trust and the outdoor areas of stately homes, historic homes and castles are permitted to remain open. From 30 April, up to 15 people (including children) from no more than three households can meet up outdoors in a private garden, but you should maintain social distancing. Up to 10 people (including children of all ages) from a maximum of two households can take part in outdoor exercise or sports activities. Ireland is at the highest level of COVID-19 restrictions. An essential retail business may be operated from a market stall, and may continue to trade as such. They are only permitted in limited circumstances. Comments or queries about the Blue Badge scheme can be emailed to bluebadges@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk or you can also call 0300 200 7818. Everyone is legally required to comply with the regulations. We will not reply to your feedback. By Jayne McCormackBBC News NI Political Reporter. Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon said there would be a phased reopening process based on priority needs. Venues will also be required to collect customer details to help with the Test, Trace, Protect contact tracing programme. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. This includes: Childcare can continue to be provided by a person registered in accordance with the Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 or any childcare provided free of charge. The changes mean education moves to step three in the pathway-to-recovery document. From 30 April, all shops can reopen and off-licences will be permitted to sell alcohol after 8.00 pm. [CDATA[//>