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Northern Ireland enacts six-week lockdown to curb COVID-19 spread

Northern Ireland implements a six-week lockdown to reduce COVID-19 infections, closing non-essential businesses and restricting gatherings. Essential shops must close daily by 20:00 GMT in the first week, and travel into the region requires 10-day self-isolation.

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HealthNorthern Ireland enacts six-week lockdown to curb COVID-19 spread

Northern Ireland implements a six-week lockdown to reduce COVID-19 infections, closing non-essential businesses and restricting gatherings. Essential shops must close daily by 20:00 GMT in the first week, and travel into the region requires 10-day self-isolation.

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