The Stormont Executive finally published its coronavirus lockdown exit strategy on Tuesday, but for many, the document has provided as many questions than answers.
While the Executive published a five-point plan detailing how we will exit lockdown, there was no detail about when the various stages will take place.
The lack of detail has been criticised by many in the business sector, including the owner of one of Northern Ireland’s best known garden centres who remains uncertain about when he can reopen for customers.
TUV leader Jim Allister meanwhile joined the chorus of disapproval, warning of “untold damage” to the economy here because of the lack of urgency from the Executive.
It was announced on Tuesday that 447 people with Covid-19 have died in Northern Ireland, with nine having passed away in the last 24 hours.
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