Maternity units, which are still imposing certain visiting restrictions, have until the end of the day to explain why.
Hospitals are being contacted to make sure they're allowing partners into the 20 week scan, births and neonatal visits at the very least.
A report will be handed into the Health Minister this evening.
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Krysia Lynch from the Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services says it's a welcome development but more needs to be done.
