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27th December 2021
12:16pm GMT

In the week leading up to Christmas Eve, Northern Ireland recorded 17,861 infections. There were 18 deaths from the virus.
Elsewhere in the UK, Scotland and Wales are implementing further restrictions. Nightclubs in Scotland must now close, while indoor hospitality venues that only serve alcohol must now operate table service. Additionally, a one-meter social distance rule must now be introduced in bars, restaurants, theatres and museums. Socialising is also limited to three households.
In Wales, a maximum of six people are permitted to met in indoor hospitality settings and a two-meter social distancing rule must now be enforced in public premises and offices. Nightclubs must now close and there are also caps on numbers at indoor and outdoor events.
As for England, Prime Minister Boris Johnson will soon be briefed on the impact of Covid-19 restrictions on the NHS. No decisions have yet to be made.
In Ireland, Christmas Day saw a record number of Covid-19 infections. 13,765 cases were reported, which is the highest single-day figure for infections in the country since the start of the pandemic.Explore more on these topics: