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We are going to wrap up the live page now for this evening, but thanks for joining us today.

We will be back with more updates from 09:00 tomorrow, but until then stay safe.

The most common signs of Covid-19 are a fever, dry cough and breathing difficulties.

For most people the symptoms will be mild but the coronavirus can be serious for some, including the elderly or people with certain pre-existing conditions.

Some of the early symptoms can easily be confused with other winter bugs including colds and flu. But for now the UK government is advising anyone with a high temperature or a new, continuous cough to self-isolate at home for at least seven days just in case.

Under current guidance, most people may not need to get tested. If you are in the UK and worried about having the symptoms, use the NHS 111 advice service., external

And we have more about the symptoms and how you can protect yourself.

Department of Health statistics show there are currently 19 people confirmed or suspected to have Covid-19 in intensive care in Northern Ireland.

Thirty-eight ICU beds are currently available here.

There are 629 patients in hospital either confirmed or suspected to have the virus.

A total of 4,964 people have been discharged from hospital after having the virus.

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The subject of schools featured heavily in today's UK government briefing.

Here are the key points:

• Education Secretary Gavin Williamson confirms there have been 468 deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of people to have died in the UK after testing positive for Covid-19 to 34,466
• Williamson says, as part of a cautious phased return, children in reception, Year 1 and Year 6 will be allowed to return to school in England on 1 June, but only if rates of infection are decreasing
• He says policies such as reduced class sizes, keeping children in small groups and "rigorous hygiene" will create a "safer system" when schools open
• The number of people in hospital with Covid-19 in the UK is 10,484, down from 11,872 this time last week
• The latest daily total of 136,486 tests is the highest daily figure so far in the United Kingdom

The Republic of Ireland's Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan, says "today is the first time we have seen the number of confirmed cases fall below 100 since mid-March".

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre says that as of 11am on Saturday, it has been notified of 92 new confirmed cases of Covid-19.

It adds that there is now a total of 24,048 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the Republic of Ireland.

“While the past nine weeks have been particularly difficult for those cocooning, and for parents with young children, today’s numbers give reassurance that we have all learned and adopted new behaviours of handwashing, respiratory etiquette and social distance that will serve us well as we work together to reopen retail, business and society," Dr Holohan adds.

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Some of you football fans may be celebrating today as the Bundesliga in Germany became the first of Europe's major leagues to return. But what of the game locally?

Larne owner Kenny Bruce says "self-interest" must be put to one side before football in Northern Ireland can return from the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Northern Ireland Football League has said it will ask the Irish FA for an extension to the 2019-2020 season.

"We want to make sure we exit this crisis with a united Premiership, Championship and a united front with NIFL and the IFA," said Bruce.

"That is going to require strong leadership and ongoing dialogue."

Read more on this story here.

The Department of Health in the Republic of Ireland has said 15 more people with Covid-19 have died.

It brings the total number of deaths there to 1,533.

Rachel Schraer
BBC Health Reporter

We know children have been suffering much lower levels of illness, particularly serious illness, from coronavirus.

Under-18s have so far accounted for between 1% and 5% of diagnosed Covid-19 cases.

What we don’t know yet is how much they may be spreading the virus to adults, even if they don’t have symptoms themselves.

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England's Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Jenny Harries says early data from the testing of a random sample of people suggests that children have the same level of infection as adults – they just don't become as sick.

But that still doesn’t put to rest the question about how “transmissible” they are to others.

That point will be crucial when it comes to reopening schools.

The deputy chief medical officer for England, Dr Jenny Harries, adds that "children definitely don't get as ill with coronavirus".

She says that for younger children "there may be some evidence that they are less likely to pass it on".

She says "crude data" suggests there is relatively low incidence of coronavirus among teachers compared to other public-facing professions.

"Parents and teachers should not be thinking that every school is likely to be swarming with cases," she adds.

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Dr Jenny Harries, deputy chief medical officer for England, tells Saturday's UK press briefing that the number of people with coronavirus in hospital is falling, particularly in London.

There are 10,484 people with Covid-19 in hospital in the UK, down from 11,872 this time last week, she says.

She says the death rates are also continuing to fall.

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A question from Lee in Maidstone asks whether people with diabetes should be added to the list of people required to "shield" at home.

Dr Harries replies that obese people have a higher rate of type two diabetes and are more likely to have other underlying health conditions.

She adds that one consideration "coming through very strongly" is around age.

"We are actually reviewing all of these different risk factors together," she says.

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson says that if schools do not begin to reopen "the poorest children are the ones who will fall furthest behind".

"They will be the ones who will miss out on the opportunities," he adds.

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Answering a question from a member of the public from Gateshead, concerned about the prospect of pupils returning, Mr Williamson says it will be done in a cautious and phased way.

"If there are concerns over the R rate we will make sure we look at that in great detail," he says.

"We have five key tests and it’s only if we pass those key tests that we’ll look at that phased return of schools with more pupils being able to attend."

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has been giving the UK daily briefing.

Addressing school pupils he says: "I can only say how sorry I am that this has happened this year.

"The sacrifices that you have had to make has made things incredibly tough for all of you."

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He says the government is starting with a limited return to school for some pupils.

He then says to teachers who have been teaching children of key workers: "You have simply been outstanding and we are so grateful for what you have done."

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Up to 30% of patients who are seriously ill with coronavirus are developing dangerous blood clots, according to medical experts.

They say the clots, also known as thrombosis, could be contributing to the number of people dying.

Severe inflammation in the lungs - a natural response of the body to the virus - is behind their formation.

Patients worldwide are being affected by many medical complications of the virus, some of which can be fatal.

Read more on this story here.

The number of people who died with coronavirus in the UK has increased by 468, the government said on Saturday., external

It takes the total number of UK deaths, in all settings following a positive coronavirus test, to 34,466.

Causway Coast Hospital has opened a new area to help staff unwind and relax during this busy, and very often, stressful time.

The Irish golf unions have published the protocol for the sport's safe return in Northern Ireland, although the date when clubs will be able to reopen has yet to be specified.

The protocol is largely the same as the Republic of Ireland's with members initially only allowed to play at times which have been booked.

In step one, a maximum of three players will be permitted in groups.

Three balls will require to be 14 minutes apart initially.

Read more on this story here.

Today's update from the Department of Health shows there have now been 46,738 completed tests carried out in Northern Ireland.

A total of 4,357 have tested positive for Covid-19.

Yesterday, it was reported by the department that there had been more than 45,241 tests carried out in Northern Ireland, with a total of 4,317 people having tested positive for Covid-19.

There have been a further four coronavirus-related deaths in Northern Ireland, according to the Department of Health.

Its total now stands at 473, which are mainly focused on hospital deaths.

Three of the deaths happened in the last 24 hours.

After almost seven weeks of lockdown in the UK, the measures are being eased.

Across Europe, people are already seeing an easing of lockdown measures, as businesses reopen and children start going back to school.

You can read how Europe is emerging from life under lockdown here.

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BBC News NI

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Babies don't care if there is a global pandemic. They are going to grow and arrive into the world whenever they see fit.

Oblivious to everything that's going on in the outside world, they have their own body clock and everyone else has to work around it.

So spare a thought for the mothers and midwives who are trying to juggle their imminent arrival and their first weeks in the middle of a health crisis.

Working out of the Wishing Well Family Centre in north Belfast, the Glenbrook Sure Start programme has also had to adapt.

The staff there used to have a very hands-on approach, but things have changed.

Read more here