Arlene Foster says stricter measures from Tuesday are needed to tackle spread of virus

Restrictions on social gatherings are to be brought in across Northern Ireland in an effort to bring coronavirus under control, the first minister, Arlene Foster, has announced.

The entire population is being told they must avoid mixing indoors with people from another household, with some exceptions, while no more than six people from two households will be able to meet in private gardens from 6pm on Tuesday.

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