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Northern Ireland's remaining coronavirus restrictions

A young woman in Belfast puts on her face covering as she walks past a Covid-19 safety message from Belfast City Council.  Liam McBurney/PA
Remaining restrictions were due to be reviewed by the Executive on 10 February.

Health Minister Robin Swann is considering lifting of Northern Ireland's remaining coronavirus restrictions.

Executive ministers had been due to meet on Thursday to review the measures.

However, following the resignation of Paul Givan as First Minister, that meeting is no longer able to take place.

All eyes are now on Mr Robin Swann who has sought legal advice about acting unilaterally.

Mr Swann has previously indicated he wants to lift most, if not all, of the remaining coronavirus restrictions.

Here are the remaining coronavirus measures which were eligible for review:

  • The legal duty on retail to take reasonable measures to reduce the risk of transmission

  • The legal requirement to wear face coverings and the associated duty on businesses to take reasonable measures to ensure compliance

  • The legal requirement for risk assessments in prescribed settings

  • The legal requirement for recording visitor information in prescribed settings

  • The remaining legal requirements in relation to Covid-status certification

  • The guidance on the regular use of LFD testing, and in particular before meeting up with others.