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The First Minister announced a significant series of measures this week, as Northern Ireland continues to move towards greater normality.
Whilst 2 metre social distancing is still encouraged, in situations where this is not achievable and other mitigations can be put in place, a reduction to a minimum of 1 metre distancing is acceptable.
Monday also saw the First Minister announce that indoor gatherings of up to 6 people from different households were also now possible.
The Executive also published a comprehensive list of indicative dates for further relaxations to the COVID-19 restrictions.
- Resumption of contact sport training - 29th June
- Reopening of betting shops - 3rd July
- Close contact services inc tattoo parlours, piercings and spas - 6th July
- Reopening of indoor gyms - 10th July
- Reopening of outdoor leisure playgrounds - 10th July
- Reopening of Libraries - 16th July
- Competitive sports can resume - 17th July
- Limited numbers of outdoor spectators permitted - 17th July (increasing on 31st July)
- Reopening of seated venues inc cinemas and bingo halls - 29th July
- Reopening of arcades - 29th July
- Reopening of indoor sports courts and skating rinks - 7th August
- Leisure Centres and soft play areas - 7th August
- Socially distanced indoor spectators permitted - 28th August
- Open air museums - late August.
With places of worship permitted to open from Monday (29th June), the Executive has written to church and faith leaders with updated guidance on reopening for public worship.
The document can be read here.
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