There are calls for young people not to congregate in the Holylands area of Belfast on St Patrick’s Day to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
The PSNI is asking non residents to avoid the Holylands area.
Eighty officers will be on duty to police with extra back-up available if needed.
Students are asked to stay at home and celebrate responsibly.
Coronavirus has stopped the ‘party’ in the Holy Land. All very quiet at 11am pic.twitter.com/uiQotol8aJ
— Duncan Morrow (@duncan_morrow) March 17, 2020
I’m asking all those who had intended to go near the Holylands today to stay away. We are facing a public health pandemic and there should be no public gatherings. Residents also have the right to a peaceful community life. Now is the time for sensible heads & working together
— Deirdre Hargey (@DeirdreHargey) March 17, 2020
Joint statement from @ClaireHanna, @QUBSU & @UUSU_Online on Covid 19 & St. Patrick's Day Events. pic.twitter.com/WNZ0uVjp30
— South Belfast SDLP (@SdlpSthBelfast) March 16, 2020
2/2 Given the ongoing spread of #COVIDー19 we urge young members to stay off the streets of The Holylands tomo & are already encouraged by the decision of some young students not to visit the area. Celebrate the feast day of our national saint by behaving in a responsible manner.
— Ulster GAA (@UlsterGAA) March 16, 2020
#StPatricksDay Update: @PoliceServiceNI have appealed for young people not to go to the Holylands area of Belfast over the St Patrick’s period, due to #COVID19_UK. You, your friends' and family's health is more important than any party. FAQ??https://t.co/R6qfESdaDu@PSNIBelfastS pic.twitter.com/WmGfzwbkvc
— Queen's University Belfast ? (@QUBelfast) March 13, 2020