Health Minister to recommend the mandatory wearing of face masks in NI shops

A copy of the internal council report into the Storey funeral (as opposed to the independent report which is now pending) effectively absolves the council of politically motivated decision-making around the event.

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News   What's On   Lifestyle              Jul 15, 2020           Good afternoon,   The ongoing debate over whether the wearing of face masks in Northern Ireland's shops should be made mandatory took a new twist today when Health Minister Robin Swann voiced his support for the move.   Mr Swann, who is to make the recommendation to the Northern Ireland Executive, said he was 'firmly of the view that everything possible must be done to encourage the wearing of face coverings in retail stores and other indoor spaces where people are not eating, drinking or exercising'.   The latest details from the Department of Health, meanwhile, reveal that nine people in Northern Ireland have tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, with the majority of these being in the Causeway Coast and Glens area.   Everyone will agree that the Twelfth 2020 was certainly a memorable one. Reflecting on this year's celebrations, Rev William Anderson, the Sovereign Grand Master of the Royal Black Institution, praised the Orange Order for a 'superb' effort during the past few 'strange and surreal days'.   Stay safe,   Valerie Martin, Head of Content.   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.                           Bobby Storey funeral: Roselawn gathering was 'a low-key dignified send-off' says report which absolves council of acting politically           A copy of the internal council report into the Storey funeral (as opposed to the independent report which is now pending) effectively absolves the council of politically motivated decision-making around the event.                 Stars align to support live online festival from Glenarm   Alexandra Burke, Nadine Coyle, Nathan Carter and Martin Kemp. These are just some of the stars who will broadcast live from Glenarm Castle and into your home online, on Saturday July 18, from 1pm, as part of HOMEFEST 'Camp Dalfest at Home' in partnership with Mid & East Antrim Borough Council.           Visitor Information Centres re-open in Ballycastle, Bushmills and Portrush   A phased re-opening of Visitor Information Centres in Causeway Coast and Glens began last weekend.           The Twelfth: Gerry Kelly slammed for 'bare-faced cheek' of social distancing criticism   Sinn Fein MLA Gerry Kelly has been accused of showing "bare-faced cheek" after criticising social distancing at Twelfth of July celebrations.                 View more on Coronavirus

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