Daily coronavirus briefing: All schools to close, number of cases continues to rise

The Department of Health has revealed that as of 2pm today testing has resulted in six new positive cases of Coronavirus.

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News   What's On   Lifestyle              Mar 18, 2020           Good evening, Given the unprecedented nature of the coronavirus pandemic we are launching a new daily briefing to keep you informed of the latest developments. This bulletin will pull together the main local and national coronavirus updates of the day as the pandemic continues to impact our daily lives. Below are the key points from today as well as more Covid-19 related content brought to you by the team at the News Letter. Our aim is to keep our newsletter subscribers up to date on the coronavirus story and hope you stay safe and healthy. Here is the latest Coronavirus information, advice and statistics: All Northern Ireland schools to close from Friday until further notice. Exams will not take place as planned in May and June. Presbyterian Church and Church of Ireland cancel all events. Whole of society effort needed to tackle Covid-19 say Arlene Foster and Michelle O'Neill. Some supermarkets place limits on purchases of staple goods.           Coronavirus: Six new positive cases in NI - total now 68           The Department of Health has revealed that as of 2pm today testing has resulted in six new positive cases of Coronavirus.                 Coronavirus: In joint statement Arlene Foster and Michelle O'Neill say 'this is a rapidly evolving crisis' and 'there will be many difficult days and weeks ahead'   First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill have said our whole society must be part of the effort to tackle the impact of Covid-19.           LIVE BLOG Coronavirus NI: Newborn baby tests positive for COVID-19 - NI school with suspected case not permitted to close - Presbyterian Church cancels all events and services immediately   Coronavirus COVID-19 is affecting every single person in Northern Ireland.                 View more on Coronavirus

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