877 new Covid-19 cases in North with Level Four restrictions for border counties possible

The incident rate has surged in Cavan and remains high in Donegal after Level Three restrictions. Picture: PA

Border counties may be moved to level four restrictions this week if Northern Ireland opts for a circuit break lockdown.

The Chief Medical Officer in the North has recommended a six week lockdown to limit the increasing spread of Covid-19 after almost 4,000 cases were confirmed across the island over the weekend.