Stormont leaders urge people to stay apart on Mother's Day
People are being asked to respect social-distancing advice
Last updated 22nd Mar 2020
Stormont's First and Deputy First Ministers have urged people to stay apart on Mother's Day.
They praised those working on the front line of the battle against Covid-19.
DUP leader Arlene Foster said it is normally a day when children of all ages say thank you to their mothers, but this year would be very different''.
She expressed gratitude to all those engaged today, and every day, in the service of others.
Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill said, “Everyone loves their mummy. I know that I do.”
“And on Mother's Day, we normally make a big effort to spoil them and to spend time with them.”
“This year we have to do it differently.”
“This year we are asking you not to put your mummy or anyone else's mummy at risk.”
“Please maintain the social distancing the Public Health Agency have asked you to do.”
Please follow that public health advice help protect yourself and help protect others.''
The Prime Minister is also asking people to avoid family gathering's today.
Boris Johnson says people should Skype or FaceTime them instead.