Twenty cases of coronavirus in Northern Ireland while Republic closes schools

There are two more cases of coronavirus in Northern Ireland, bringing the total number to 20.

The Public Health Agency is currently undertaking contact tracing for both cases.

Meanwhile, the Republic of Ireland is to close all schools and colleges until end of March.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said the measures would take effect from 6pm on Thursday to 29 March.
And he said indoor gatherings of more than 100 people and outdoor gatherings of more than 500 people should be cancelled.
The announcement comes after the Republic recorded the first death associated with coronavirus in a Dublin hospital on Wednesday.

 

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