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  • Covid-19 press conference – 22 October 2020

    Date published: 22 October 2020

    The First Minister Arlene Foster and Junior Minister Declan Kearney provide update on Covid-19 response and the Department for the Economy Minister Diane Dodds announced a new Covid Restriction Business Support Scheme to help businesses affected the restrictions.

    First Minister Arlene Foster, Junior Minister Declan Kearney and Economy Minister Diane Dodds
    First Minister Arlene Foster, Junior Minister Declan Kearney and Economy Minister Diane Dodds

    For advice, visit: nidirect.gov.uk/coronavirus.

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