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First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister, Michelle O’Neill, have announced lockdown measures for Ballymena and the entire Belfast City Council area.

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First Minister Arlene Foster (left) and Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill during the daily media broadcast at Parliament Buildings, Stormont, in Belfast.placeholder image
First Minister Arlene Foster (left) and Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill during the daily media broadcast at Parliament Buildings, Stormont, in Belfast.
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