Schools across Northern Ireland are set to close for two weeks in efforts to slow down the transmission of coronavirus.
The Executive will issue a full statement on Wednesday morning, however it is understood that a four week circuit breaker has been agreed.
The fortnight of closure will include the half-term Halloween break.
Reports suggest the closure to take place from Monday October 19 until November 2 - at which time a review of the impact of closure will occur before further steps are put in place.
We'll have all the latest updates from the Executive today on our live blog here.
