Northern Ireland will be allowed to take a different approach to the easing of restrictions due to be announced by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson later this evening.
Speaking on the BBC's Andrew Marr show, Britain's Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick confirmed that the the public health message will move from "Stay at home" to "Stay alert" but he said that Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland can choose to take a different approach if they wish.
Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Foster said there were regional differences in coronavirus transmission "so you may see slight differences across the UK" when restrictions are eased.