'Don't make shop staff enforce mask rules' - Retail chief

The 330th anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne will be one we will never forget.

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News   What's On   Lifestyle              Jul 14, 2020           Good afternoon,   As we ease into a slightly more normal way of life, the debate continues on whether the wearing of face masks should be mandatory in Northern Ireland's shops as in England.  While the Stormont Executive says the issue is "under continuous review", the chief executive of Retail NI has urged for clarity on the matter as quickly as possible and that shop staff should not be asked to enforce any mask regulations.   Meanwhile, two people in Northern Ireland have tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number infected to 5,790.   Stay safe, Valerie Martin, Head of Content           Orange Grand Master: Covid-19 did not ruin our Twelfth — we adapted, and celebrated locally and at home to stay safe           The 330th anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne will be one we will never forget.                 Lecturer uses Instagram to support students during lockdown   An art lecturer who used Instagram to keep in touch with his students during lockdown said he was delighted with the high level of engagement.           Re-opening of St George's Market was 'a massive boost for us'   Food entrepreneur Shay Mullan was among dozens of small traders relieved when Belfast City Council lifted the lockdown at the iconic St George's Market last week.           Two people test positive for COVID-19 in last 24 hours   No deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours in NI, according to the Department of Health.           David Wood Trophy races in September cancelled due to Covid-19 risk   September's two-day IFS David Wood Trophy meeting has been cancelled as a 'direct result' of the Covid-19 pandemic.                 View more on Coronavirus

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