Stormont ministers have agreed to end social distancing restrictions for shops, theatres and a number of other indoor settings in Northern Ireland.
At a meeting yesterday evening, ministers decided to remove the one-metre distance requirement for the retail sector, indoor attractions and seated indoor venues.
The measures are to take effect from 6pm on Thursday and further consideration is to be given to the hospitality sector on 7 October.
Ministers have agreed to strengthen guidance to business and venue owners to mitigate the impact of allowing a return to full capacity.