As it happened: Coronavirus in NI on 30 April

Summary

There have been 347 coronavirus-related deaths in Northern Ireland after a further nine were confirmed on Thursday
Across the UK there have been 26,711 confirmed Covid-linked deaths
In the Republic of Ireland, the number of deaths stands at 1,232 after 43 more were confirmed

Live Reporting

Schools face losses for cancelled tripspublished at 07:53 British Summer Time 30 April 2020
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Some schools in Northern Ireland face losing thousands of pounds paid for trips cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
One school which cancelled a trip just before the UK lockdown on 23 March had paid around £18,000.
Another has already paid £12,000 for a trip due to take place in June.
The travel firm involved in both cases, NST, advised both schools to check with their insurers.
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NI universities 'face £140m loss'published at 07:47 British Summer Time 30 April 2020
Robbie Meredith
BBC News NI Arts and Education Correspondent
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Universities in Northern Ireland face multi-million-pound losses due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Queen's University (QUB) could lose up to £80m in a worst-case scenario while Ulster University (UU) could lose up to £64m over a three-year period.
The figures were revealed by the vice-chancellors of both universities to MLAs on Stormont's economy committee.
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Recovery will take 'cross-border coordination'published at 07:40 British Summer Time 30 April 2020
John Campbell
BBC News NI Economics and Business Editor
Two major business groups have written to the governments in Dublin and Belfast to urge co-ordination in the recovery from coronavirus.
The CBI and its Irish equivalent, Ibec, have said an economic reboot will need "the highest level of co-operation, co-ordination and joined-up thinking".
They highlight the nature of integrated supply chains across the border and the Irish Sea.
The letter stops short of calling for a synchronised exit from the lockdown.
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Covid-19: the latest figurespublished at 07:35 British Summer Time 30 April 2020
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Northern Ireland announced nine new Covid-related deaths yesterday, bringing the total to 338.
That figure, which relates mainly to hospital fatalities, is likely to rise.
Across the UK there have been 26,097 confirmed Covid-linked deaths.
Official UK figures include deaths in the community, such as in care homes, for the first time.
In the Republic of Ireland, 31 more deaths were announced on Wednesday, with the number of deaths there now standing at 1,190.
Good Morningpublished at 07:30 British Summer Time 30 April 2020
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Hello and welcome to Thursday's live page covering the ongoing coronavirus outbreak in Northern Ireland and beyond. Stay with us for the key developments throughout the day.