Public health officials met for five and a half hours yesterday to discuss the Covid crisis.

Cabinet are discussing supports this week.

Covid certs are now required for gyms, leisure centres and hotel bars.

The official announcement of the latest restrictions came several hours after the details had first been leaked

Businesses are claiming irreversible damage will be caused if Government don't clarify advice

It comes as new restrictions take effect aimed at reversing the rise in Covid rates.

Performers say they'll be forced out of the industry due to the lack of supports.

Hospitality lobby groups have sought harsher penalties for breaching Covid guidelines