It's official - we can NOW meet our loved ones indoors from tomorrow

People shielding will be able to meet up to six people outside

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News   What's On   Lifestyle              Jun 22, 2020           Good afternoon  As was widely expected, the Stormont Executive has announced the lifting of more coronavirus restrictions.  Health Minister Robin Swann confirmed on Monday afternoon that up to six people will be able to meet indoors while using social distancing from Tuesday. In addition, from July 6, vulnerable people who are shielding will be able to meet up to six people outside the home. People who are shielding and living alone will be able to form a support bubble from July 6 with one other household. This news is particularly welcome for those people who have been shielding. For many of them, lockdown has been particularly hard.  The announcement came after one new case of Covid-19 was recorded by Stormont's Department of Health since Sunday and no more deaths. In another move towards normality, Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon announced that there will be a phased  return of MOT and driver testing services in the coming weeks. As part of the plans revealed by the DVA, priority testing on vehicles could resume by July 20.  Alistair Bushe, Editor  Want total access to all of our online content? You can subscribe to our website, newsletter.co.uk for just £1 a month for 3 months - and it couldn't be easier. Signing up will get you faster-loading articles, fewer adverts and access to exclusive content and events when we run them. To learn more, visit our Subscriptions page here.           It's official - we can now meet our loved ones indoors from tomorrow           The Northern Ireland Executive has officially approved indoor gatherings of up to six people from different households.                 No deaths reported in last 24 hours - 1 person tests positive - two people in ICU   There have been no further deaths from COVID-19 in Northern Ireland in the last 24 hours, according to the Department of Health.           People shielding now permitted to meet with six people from different homes in a 'support bubble'   Anyone shielding from COVID-19 will be able to meet up outside with up to six people from different households from July 6, revealed Health Minister, Robin Swann, on Monday.           Phased return of MOT and driver testing services in coming weeks   Minister Nichola Mallon announces a phased return of MOT and driver testing services in the coming weeks.           Children's education must not be 'held to ransom' if Covid risk continues to fall   The education of children in Northern Ireland cannot be "held to ransom" while other sectors return to full operation ahead of schools, Jim Allister has said.           Blood needed from people who have had coronavirus   The Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service has issued an appeal for people who have tested positive for Covid-19 to come forward to donate blood.           'Give us a date when NI cinemas can open' pleads Movie House boss   The head of Movie House Cinemas, which operates four cinemas in NI, has asked for the government to give them a firm date for reopening.           App launched for hospitality, retail and leisure market   An Armagh-based tech firm has spotted a gap in the market to revolutionise the hospitality, retail and leisure industries.           Belfast comic book store owner delighted to reopen at last   The owner of a Belfast comic book shop has said he is delighted to be reopening his doors.                 View more on Coronavirus

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