The UK Covid-19 Inquiry, sitting in Belfast, is scrutinising the Northern Ireland Executive's handling of the pandemic
More than 4,000 people in Northern Ireland died with Covid since the pandemic was declared in March 2020
Prof Sir Michael McBride, NI's chief medical officer, is giving evidence on Friday
Dr McBride arrived at the Clayton Hotel in Belfast, where the inquiry is being held, early on Friday morning.
He's due to start giving evidence after 10:00, you'll be able to watch live by clicking the play button at the top of this page and we'll also be bringing you text coverage of what he says.
The inquiry is sitting for three weeks in Belfast as it hears evidence from across the UK.
Today marks the end of the second week.
Some Northern Ireland Executive ministers have already given evidence, with Edwin Poots and Naomi Long the latest to come before the inquiry on Thursday.
You can watch Sir Michael McBride’s session live by clicking the link at the top of this page from 10:00 BST and follow our text coverage of events here.
Image source, PAHello and welcome to BBC News NI’s coverage of Friday’s hearing at the UK Covid Inquiry.
Today, Prof Sir Michael McBride, Northern Ireland’s chief medical officer, will be giving evidence.