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The latest figures from the Ministry of Health show that 227 new cases of coronavirus were discovered yesterday.
On Tuesday, the Parliamentary Health Commission met via videoconference and discussed the new Covid-19 restrictions, which are due to come into force on 26 December, for nearly four hours.
The world is readying for a downbeat festive season with Christmas plans in tatters and New Year celebrations without crowds or fireworks - all scuppered by new virus curbs.