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Jane Corscadden

Northern Ireland Assembly election: People testing positive for coronavirus will 'have a choice' to vote in polling stations

People testing positive for coronavirus will still be able to vote in person in the upcoming Northern Ireland Assembly election, it has emerged.

Northern Ireland's Chief Electoral Officer, Virginia McVea, told BBC Good Morning Ulster the rules around the issue had been directed by the UK government.

Ms McVea also confirmed there has been no change in the rules regarding postal and proxy voting to make allowances for coronavirus.

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