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REQUIREMENTS for vaccine passports at hospitality venues have been lifted today as part of the easing of Covid restrictions.
Nightclubs and indoor standing events- which were forced to close on Boxing Day- are allowed to reopen today but Covid certification will be required in these settings.
The changes took effect at midday in what will be a relief for venue owners across the county.
Ministers are strongly advising hospitality venues to continue with the Covid certification scheme, but this is guidance only.
A Dungannon restaurateur told WeAreTyrone last week that the rules being lifted were a “massive relief”.
Sheelagh McGeary, manager of Ellie’s restaurant, said, ““It’s a massive relief that they have been lifted because they have really crippled the business and our footfall has been cut into half.”