Logistical issues could scupper the North's coronavirus field hospital plans

Michelle O’Neill said securing gas supply to some of the earmarked locations was one of the challenges.

Plans for temporary coronavirus field hospitals away from traditional healthcare sites might be shelved in Northern Ireland due to logistical issues, the Deputy First Minister has said.

Michelle O’Neill said securing gas supply to some of the earmarked locations was one of the challenges. She said there may now be attempts to create the extra capacity on existing hospital sites.