evidence: - 21 January – - The lockdown restrictions for Northern Ireland are extended until 5 March.[32] [...] - 11 February – Minister of Finance Conor Murphy says the Executive will take a "collective approach" to the upcoming review of Northern Ireland's lockdown, which will occur on Thursday 18 February.[70] [...] - 18 February – Lockdown is extended in Northern Ireland until 1 April amid concerns that there could be a rise in cases prompted by St Patrick's Day celebrations, but schools will begin to reopen from 8 March, with Primary Years One to Three reopening.[76]