Some of the tighter coronavirus restrictions announced by the NI Executive are now in force.
In Northern Ireland, local and mobile Covid-19 testing sites are currently operating at a reduced level of service during the Christmas period with shorter opening times from 10:00 until 14:00.The majority of the new Covid-19 restrictions begin on Monday and mainly affect the hospitality sector.Up to six people from six households will be allowed to sit together at a table, but this will not apply to wedding or civil partnership celebrations.
And what is the plan to help workforces who face potentially large numbers of staff being absent due to Covid or self-isolation? Something no one wanted this Christmas - more Covid uncertainty - is unfortunately going to be sticking around as we enter 2022.
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