Councils have closed, events and meetings have been cancelled and some politicians are in self-isolation in a bid to stem the spreading of the coronavirus pandemic.
Derry City & Strabane DC has closed all of its buildings and a number of facilities.
The closures, which will last for an initial two-week period, include offices, leisure facilities, community centres, a museum, theatre and sports pitches.
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