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First Minister Arlene Foster announces a "circuit breaker" lockdown in Northern Ireland effective October 16.

First Minister Arlene Foster announces a "circuit breaker" lockdown in Northern Ireland effective October 16. Pubs and restaurants will have to shut down for four weeks unless they offer a takeaway service, and schools will close for two weeks until November 2. Meanwhile, places of worship, shops, and gyms can stay open.

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NewsFirst Minister Arlene Foster announces a "circuit breaker" lockdown in Northern Ireland effective October 16.

First Minister Arlene Foster announces a "circuit breaker" lockdown in Northern Ireland effective October 16. Pubs and restaurants will have to shut down for four weeks unless they offer a takeaway service, and schools will close for two weeks until November 2. Meanwhile, places of worship, shops, and gyms can stay open.

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