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The latest politics reporting from The Belfast Herald.
Health Minister Robin Swann states that COVID-19 is gaining momentum again in Northern Ireland, with a narrow window to suppress transmission. Chief Medical Officer Michael McBride warns of up to 500 daily cases by October if public health rules are not followed.
First and deputy First Ministers called for a concerted effort to reduce transmission, describing new measures as a wake-up call not a second lockdown.
Colm Gildernew, chair of Stormont's health committee, cited grave concerns in Northern Ireland's testing system and ongoing hospital outbreaks linked to COVID-19.
Health Minister Robin Swann warned of possible lockdown re-imposition as new cases and hospital admissions rose, with officials citing a 10-fold increase since July and a rate of 24 per 100,000.
Education minister Peter Weir announces that A-level and GCSE results will be determined by teacher assessments following controversy over algorithm-based grading.
Health minister Robin Swann warns Northern Ireland is at one of the most dangerous points of the pandemic, with 29 new cases recorded and concerns over declining adherence to public health guidance.
Health Minister Robin Swann expressed concern over a rise in COVID-19 cases, with 194 cases in seven days and 48 in the past 24 hours, including nine hospitalisations.
The Northern Ireland Executive approved the reopening of swimming pools, spas, and community centres from 24 July 2020. It also announced plans for mandatory face coverings in shops from 20 August, pending a public awareness campaign.
