Increased penalties for Covid rule breaches in NI

The northern executive has agreed to increase penalties for breaches of Covid-19 rules from next week.
Ministers have also decided to extend the places where wearing a face covering is mandatory.
923 new cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in the North in the last 24 hours.
It is understood the standard 60 pound fixed penalty notice will be increased to 200 pounds – while the maximum fine for breaching a prohibition notice – in relation to house parties – will rise to 10,000 pounds.
First Minister Arlene Foster made the announcements this evening……….