Arlene Foster says timing must be right for NI schools to shut in Covid-19 fight

Arlene Foster has faced a dispute with her partner in devolved government, Michelle O’Neill, over when to order schoolchildren to stay at home. Meanwhile, around 3, 000 tourism companies could go out of business due to recession sparked by coronavirus, Stormont’s economy minister has warned. Hoteliers being urged to close have demanded a Government rescue package to help around 65, 000 workers.