NI Secretary of State Brandon Lewis announces he is self-isolating
By Andrew Quinn
Published 29th Oct 2020, 13:53 BST
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Brandon Lewis, MP, has announced he is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19.
“I have been informed that I have recently come into contact with someone who has since tested positive for coronavirus.
“While I do not currently have any symptoms, I am now self-isolating in line with government guidance.”
Meanwhile, the Northern Ireland Executive is meeting this afternoon to review Covid-19 restrictions.
One restriction they will focus on will be the decision to close schools.
Schools have been closed for the last two weeks (a combination of mid-term break and closure) to help drive down the pace of infection in Northern Ireland.
All schools are due to return on Monday November 2 unless the NI Executive decide otherwise.