Non-essential retail businesses on Island will be allowed to return from next Monday (May 18).
Chief Minister, Howard Quayle MHK, confirmed the update this afternoon after the matter was discussed by the Council of Ministers earlier today.
Mr Quayle also announced a document will be published from this evening providing more information on if or how certain sectors will be able to make a return.
Officials have also been in contact with different companies to offer guidance on how to prepare for re-opening next week.