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Subscribe              Sep 23, 2020           Dear reader The economic danger of another total lockdown in Northern Ireland has been spelt out in clear terms by a DUP member of the Stormont Executive.  Diane Dodds, the economy minister, warned on Wednesday morning that a return to lockdown would destroy the "small shoots of recovery" that have been experienced here in recent months. She laid out in clear terms that many businesses in the Province remain in a "perilous state". Mrs Dodds' comments follow those of Sammy Wilson on Tuesday, with the East Antrim MP having criticised the 'fear mongering' of the government's coronavirus strategy.  The intervention of Mrs Dodds comes a day after the first minister Arlene Foster opened up the possibility of a full lockdown returning on Tuesday. She spoke out as hospitality groups here warned the Executive against introducing a 10pm curfew similar to that introduced by Boris Johnson in England.  The latest Department of Health statistics revealed that there have been no new coronavirus related deaths in Northern Ireland over the last 24 hours.  However there has been another significant rise in new cases here, with 220 positive Covid-19 cases having been reported in the last 24 hours.  Enjoy your evening 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.           Northern Ireland's oldest married couple celebrate 78-years of happiness           Northern Ireland's oldest married couple have just clocked up another milestone - 78 years of married bliss.                 Belfast school closes for two days for 'deep clean' after positive case of COVID-19 confirmed   Belfast school has been closed for for two days after a positive case of Covid-19 was confirmed amongst its teaching staff.           Survey finds Carrickfergus traders in favour of pedestrianisation   Carrickfergus traders have shown their support for the retention of pedestrianisation in the town centre.           Students asked to 'consider not going home at weekends' to save lives - Professor Ian Young   Students have been asked to consider 'whether they need to to go home at weekends and if that is te best thing to do?'.           Covid: Calls for action as care home outreaks multiply by five   The Commissioner for Older people has urged everyone associated with care homes to be "ultra vigilant" after it was revealed that Covid outbreaks in care homes have increased by over five times since the start of August.           Cancer patients get new 'code' to ensure best possible care   A Queen's University Belfast professor has been at the forefront of a new initiative which empowers cancer patients across Europe to received better care, treatment and support.           Sir Van Morrison donating profits from anti-lockdown songs to affected musicians   Sir Van Morrison will donate profits from his new collection of anti-lockdown songs to musicians impacted by measures he says do "more harm than good".           Join the 'Big Conversation' around how life has changed beyond recognition since the end of March   Many of us are still working from home and we are all wearing face masks to do our shopping and travel on public transport.                 View more on Coronavirus

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