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More than 100 coronavirus-related fines have been issued in three days in Northern Ireland, police said.<\/p>\nMore than 100 coronavirus-related fines have been issued in three days in Northern Ireland, police said.<\/p>\n
Officers broke up barbecues and a small number of large house parties, assistant chief constable Alan Todd said.<\/p>\n
Some parents were also believed to have left their children to play at friends\u2019 houses.<\/p>\n
Mr Todd told the BBC\u2019s Good Morning Ulster program: \u201cWe engage with people, it is only when people won\u2019t take the encouragement we end up having to enforce the matter.\u201d<\/p>\n
A total of 107 fines were imposed in three days over the Easter period.<\/p>\n
House parties involved some dozen or more people, although some were bigger, Mr Todd said.<\/p>\n
Police stepped up their patrols at coastal beauty spots over the weekend and said the majority of people complied with restrictions designed to limit the spread of the virus.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, GPs have written to the Department of Health warning they may be forced to withdraw services if more personal protective equipment is not provided.<\/p>\n
Masks and aprons are in particular short supply.<\/p>\n
Health officials have said they are confident enough supplies exist for now.<\/p>\n
A large order was delivered from Britain last week for distribution.<\/p>\n