No coronavirus deaths have been reported in the Republic by the National Public Health Emergency Team on Thursday but 469 newly confirmed infections have been registered. Meanwhile, in Northern Ireland there have been no further deaths of patients who had previously tested positive for the virus. As infections and fatalities fall Stormont Ministers have agreed to press ahead with further relaxation of lockdown rules. Six people from no more than two households will be able to meet in a private dwelling and stay overnight. It is understood those returning from Portugal will have to take a Covid-19 PCR test.

Source: The Irish Times May 20, 2021 13:35 UTC