Reopening nightclubs in NI branded ‘complete madness’ by medical association

The British Medical Association has warned the NHS is entering its worst crisis ever (Liam McBurney/PA)

A Stormont decision to lift coronavirus rules despite mounting pressures on the health service has been branded “complete madness” by medics.

Dr Tom Black, chair of British Medical Association’s Northern Ireland council, said the relaxations planned for the end of the month would ultimately lead to more Covid-19 deaths.