Stormont signs off on new Covid restrictions

The UK has raised its COVID-19 alert level to 5, prompting new stay-at-home laws with certain exceptions like work and exercise. The UK has surpassed 60,000 daily COVID-19 cases, with Northern Ireland reporting over 1,300 cases. As a result, all educational institutions will switch to remote learning until mid-February, with a review planned for the end of January. Child care services will continue to operate.

What was the main reason for raising the alert level to 5 in the UK?

• A new government policy

• A change in weather conditions

• An increase in COVID-19 cases

• A decrease in COVID-19 cases

What is the primary message of the new regulations in Northern Ireland?

• Travel freely

• Go shopping

• Visit friends

• Stay at home

What is the current daily COVID-19 case count in the UK?

• 60,000

• 30,000

• 75,000

• 45,000

Until when will educational institutions in Northern Ireland conduct remote learning?

• Middle of March

• End of January

• Middle of February

• End of February

Which services will continue to operate despite the shift to remote learning?

• Public transport

• Childcare services

• Restaurants

• Retail stores