The First Minister and Deputy First Minister have issued statements on Twitter this evening after rules were tightened in other parts of the UK today.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson held a press conference this afternoon outlining new Tier 4 regulations for millions living across England.
First Minister Arlene Foster said: "Following PM statement, we’ve just finished a useful briefing with NI’s Health Minister, CMO & CSA.
"This is an evolving situation with the virus mutation. Essential that we all play our part by following the regulations."
Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill said: "This is a fast moving situation. One which we are keeping under constant review.
"We have been in discussion with Health minister, CMO and CSA on recent developments. We will continue the discussion over the weekend. We all need to limit our interaction with others - stay at home."
There is no immediate plan to change the Christmas Covid-19 restrictions in Northern Ireland, despite rules being tightened in other parts of the UK, PA understands.
Sources said meetings between the Executive and the UK Government had been ongoing all day.
First Minister Arlene Foster, Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill, Health Minister Robin Swann and chief medical officer Michael McBride held discussions on the issue on Saturday.
