Easing of Covid-19 restrictions in NI delayed until July 5 amid Delta variant fears

The easing of coronavirus restrictions has been put back (Brian Lawless/PA)

A planned easing of Covid-19 restrictions in Northern Ireland has been pushed back to July 5 amid concerns over the Delta variant.

The Executive Office said the speed at which the variant, first identified in India, is spreading across the community is “very worrying”.