Northern Ireland's Health Minister has announced relaxations of restrictions for those who have been advised to shield because they are considered extremely vulnerable to Covid-19.
There have been no new coronavirus-linked death announced in Northern Ireland today, with the death toll recorded by the Department of Health remaining at 545.
There was one new case confirmed, taking the total recorded by the labs since the outbreak began to 4,871. There are currently 30 coronavirus patients being treated in hospitals in Northern Ireland, with two of them in intensive care.
From 6 July, people who are shielding (cocooning) will be able to meet up to six people outside the home, as long as social distancing is strictly observed.