Further coronavirus restrictions a possibility, Swann warns

Health Minister Robin Swann has warned that further coronavirus restrictions may be necessary if pressures on Northern Ireland’s health service continue to mount (Liam McBurney/PA)

Stormont’s Health Minister has warned that further coronavirus restrictions may be necessary if pressures on Northern Ireland’s health service continue to mount.

Robin Swann said the Executive will do all it can to avoid imposing fresh measures and added that another lockdown would represent a “detrimental step” for the region.