Fifteen more positive cases of COVID-19 in Northern Ireland

Fifteen more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Northern Ireland.

Five of the 15 cases were located in Belfast with the others testing positive in the Antrim and Newtownabbey council area, Mid-Ulster, Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon and Mid and East Antrim.


It comes as concerns have been raised about lack of social distancing in hostelries and the reluctance of people to wear face masks.

Face coverings for older school children could be worn in the fight against the coronavirus, Northern Ireland’s chief scientific advisor has said.

Professor Ian Young said coverings could be beneficial in some settings in schools.

On Thursday, the education minister Peter Weir said pupils will return to school five days a week starting from the new term.

Meanwhile, Preston in England will be going into lockdown at midnight after a spike in COVID-19 cases. People in the city will not be permitted to mix with other households indoors.

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