A number of areas will be discussed by Stormont Ministers when they meet on Thursday.
Senior health advisers are due to provide updated statistics and projections on the spread of the Omicron variant.
The Executive is set to consider relaxing current coronavirus restrictions in Northern Ireland.
It comes as changes to coronavirus self-isolation rules in Northern Ireland will apply from Friday, January 21.
First Minister Paul Givan announced on Wednesday that the Department of Health has confirmed the self-isolation period in Northern Ireland will reduce from seven days to five.
He added: "Today [Wednesday] I’ve been engaging with colleagues & officials on what Covid measures can be lifted at tomorrow’s Executive. I’m hopeful we can make progress."
What has been proposed?
It's understood that vaccine passports in certain settings could be scrapped from January 26.
If agreed by Stormont Ministers, this means proof of Covid status wouldn't be legally required from this date in pubs, restaurants and cinemas.
It's understood that the hospitality industry will be recommended to keep using the scheme.
It's reported the Covid certification scheme would remain in place for indoor unseated events and partially seated events with over 500 people, and in nightclubs.
Ministers will consider the removal of the 'rule of six' per table in hospitality settings, along with the table service rule, from January 21.
Proposals include for nightclubs to reopen from January 26 with dancing, along with standing events being permitted from the same date, it has been reported.
What are the current rules in hospitality settings?
Dancing is not permitted in hospitality settings.
A maximum of six people can be seated together in hospitality settings. More than six will be permitted if they all belong to a single household, as long as it is not more than 10. Children aged 12 and under are not counted in the total.
This requirement does not apply to weddings and civil partnerships.
Table service is also required and apart from entering and leaving the premises, the only movement allowed indoors is to access toilet or baby changing facilities, to select food from a buffet or to pay.
You must show proof of your COVID-19 status before entering licensed and ‘bring your own’ type premises where alcohol may be consumed. Face coverings can only be removed if seated at a table in a restaurant, café or bar, or when eating or drinking.
Where possible, you should maintain social distancing and it is important that indoor spaces are well-ventilated at all times.
When do you currently need proof of vaccination in NI?
Since 29 November, you have to prove your Covid status for access to:
- nightclubs
- licensed hospitality premises, including 'bring your own' alcohol venues
- cinemas, theatres, conferences and exhibition halls
- indoor events with 500 or more attendees with some or all of the audience not normally seated
- outdoor events with 4,000 or more attendees with some or all of the audience not normally seated
- events where more than 10,000 people will be present regardless of whether they are seated
Unless exempt, if attending these settings and events, you must be able to show your Covid status by one of the following methods:
- proof you have been fully vaccinated
- text message or email confirmation from the NHS reporting system of a negative rapid antigen test (commonly known as a lateral flow device (LFD)test), taken either the day or, or the day before entering a relevant place or event
- valid notification or certification of a positive result of a COVID-19 PCR test taken no earlier than 30 days, and no later than 180 days, before the relevant time
- confirmation by certification, with a QR code, that you are or were taking part in a clinical trial for vaccination against coronavirus from the organiser of that trial
- evidence from the Northern Ireland COVID certification process process (a printed certificate with a QR code, or a QR code on the COVIDCert NI app) for medical exemption or an equivalent in your country of residence
- onsite LFD testing if available, depending on individual premises
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