Coronavirus: Sinn Féin will only allow five MLAs in Stormont at a time to help stop COVID-19 spread

Sinn Féin will only allow five of its MLAs to sit in the Stormont Assembly at any given time in order to facilitate social distancing in the local parliament.
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The party announced the move on Monday.

"Sinn Féin will only put five MLAs into the Assembly chamber at a time. We all have our part to play in helping to contain the spread of COVIDー19.

"This is a responsible move," the party said.

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