Cemeteries across Northern Ireland have begun to reopen following a decision by the Northern Ireland Executive.Graveyards were closed to the public in March due to lockdown measures. On Friday the executive agreed to reopen cemeteries following calls from the public.First Minister Arlene Foster said it was about “balancing public health concerns with the basic human need to visit a loved one’s grave”.The legislation was officially changed on Friday night after the executive discussed the matter at a lengthy meeting. Cemeteries are operated by Northern Ireland’s 11 councils, which must implement measures to ensure social distancing. Mid-Ulster Council, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough councils said their cemeteries would open from Saturday morning.Derry and Strabane District Council said its cemeteries would reopen from Saturday afternoon, with a one-way system and a cap on numbers at Londonderry’s City Cemetery.Belfast City Council said its cemeteries will reopen from Sunday, with Dundonald and Knockbreda operating normal opening hours and Roselawn and the City Cemetery opening initially on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays A SIMPLE GUIDE: How do I protect myself? AVOIDING CONTACT: The rules on self-isolation and exercise LOOK-UP TOOL: Check cases in your area MAPS AND CHARTS: Visual guide to… Read full this story
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