The Department of Health has made a Statutory Rule entitled "The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020", (S.R. 2020 No. 55) which came into operation at 11.00 pm on 28th March 2020.

The rule requires the closure of businesses selling food or drink for consumption on the premises, prohibits anyone leaving the place where they live without reasonable excuse and bans public gatherings of more than two people, to protect against the risks to public health arising from coronavirus.

The rule may be purchased from the Stationery office at www.tsoshop.co.uk or by contacting TSO Customer Services on 0333 202 5070, or viewed online at http://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr