Schools in Northern Ireland will close to pupils from 5pm today, although teachers will attend for another two days following the coronavirus outbreak, Stormont sources have said. It comes as UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said "exams will not take place as planned in May and June" after the announcement that schools in England will close from Friday until further notice for most pupils. Schools in Wales and Scotland are also set to close. More to follow...Read MoreOnline Editors

Source: Irish Independent March 18, 2020 17:37 UTC