Social Distancing For Most Indoor Settings In Northern Ireland Ends On Thursday.

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Tuesday, September 28th, 2021 9:30am

By Ciara Plunkett @plunkettciara

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File image: Stormont Assembly Building/RollingNews

Ending of these measures in hospitality settings to be considered next week.

Stormont ministers have agreed to end social distancing rules for shops, theatres and a number of indoor settings in Northern Ireland.

The measure will take effect from 6pm on Thursday.

Businesses are being asked to put in place additional mitigation measures, such proof of vaccination and proof of a negative lateral flow rapid test.

Stormont ministers agree to end social distancing in shops and theatres https://t.co/Lti0qZgdvx via @IrishTimesPol

— Irish Times Politics (@IrishTimesPol) September 28, 2021

Ending the rules for hospitality will be considered at a meeting of the executive next week, according to First Minister Paul Givan.

 

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