There is good news for engaged couples as weddings and civil partnerships in Northern Ireland can take place indoors from 10 July.
That’s in line with the practice of social distancing, according to the executive.
Currently, weddings are limited to outdoors and, rules do not permit more than 10 people at the gathering.
The number of people who can safely attend weddings and civil partnerships will be determined by the size of the venue.
Baptisms have also been given the go-ahead.
Baptisms and marriage ceremonies will be permitted from July 10.
Local government offices can resume marriage and civil partnership services from same date.
Numbers attending ceremonies and post-ceremony celebrations will be determined by the venue on a risk assessed basis.
— Michelle O’Neill (@moneillsf) July 6, 2020
Meanwhile, in Northern Ireland, the death toll remains at 554.
Executive statement on indoor weddings and baptisms ⬇️https://t.co/H55xUNGQNu
— NI Executive (@niexecutive) July 6, 2020
New guidance to support safe visiting in care homes comes into effect from today, please remember restrictions will still apply.
You can access the latest guidance here https://t.co/HPTCWcUzru pic.twitter.com/wyysPOIJ1Y
— Department of Health (@healthdpt) July 6, 2020