Dublin —  Northern Ireland will enter a six-week lockdown starting on December 26, Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neil announced on Thursday as health authorities warned of a surge in Covid-19 infections.

The new restrictions include the shutting of all non-essential shops as well the closure of pubs, bars and restaurants apart from takeaway services, O'Neil said...

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