Stormont ministers have agreed a series of new measures aimed at bolstering adherence to Covid rules in Northern Ireland.
The Executive met on Tuesday morning to continue talks on proposals which were brought forward by Health Minister Robin Swann.
Yesterday's meeting broke up without agreement.
People will now be urged to work from home where possible and that the Executive has tasked its Covid taskforce to examine issues around enforcement of mask wearing.
And also look at the potential of setting up a scores-on-the-doors type system to rate businesses on their compliance with rules and mitigations, PA reports.
First Minister Paul Givan said: "The Executive has engaged constructively and agreed a number of measures that will step up our collective efforts against the spread of Covid.
"Whilst there is differences across society on the most effective measures, we can all make a contribution that will help make a difference."
On Monday, Minister Swann told the Assembly that if the current trajectory continues with regard to the increased cases we are seeing, "we may once again face the possibility where venues are asked to close their doors during the Christmas season".
He added: "But let me be clear, it is not inevitable and I do not want to have to reintroduce further restrictions unless completely unavoidable."
Speaking this morning to BBC Good Morning Ulster, Justice Minister Naomi Long said that there was a "critical period" ahead and "we still have it within our gift" to avoid re-introducing restrictions.
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