What's on the health committee's agenda?published at 10:02 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January 2021
Here's a brief overview of what MLAs will be discussing during the health committee.
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The NI Assembly is discussing the latest restrictions at a specially-convened meeting
GCSE and A-level exams are cancelled in Northern Ireland
First Minister Arlene Foster says tighter restrictions are being imposed as the situation is grave
Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill says she hopes the population will be vaccinated "by summer”
The Executive is looking at support for businesses hit by the latest restrictions
Earlier, Chief Scientific Adviser Prof Ian Young briefed MLAs on the latest Covid-19 related developments
What's on the health committee's agenda?published at 10:02 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January 2021
Image source, NI AssemblyGood morningpublished at 10:01 Greenwich Mean Time 6 January 2021
Hello and welcome to live coverage of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Today the Health and Ad Hoc Covid-19 response committees are meeting to discuss the latest developments regarding coronavirus.
The Chief Scientific Adviser, Prof Ian Young, will be addressing the health committee.
The first and deputy first ministers, as well as ministers for education, health and justice will be appearing later today.
Do stay with us.