Theatres, drink-only pubs and private members' clubs in Northern Ireland will not be permitted to reopen on September 1 as planned.
The Executive Office said the previous indicative dates have been postponed due to the spread of the virus.
"With the increased transmission rate of the virus in the community and the R number at around 1.3, the Executive agreed that no further restrictions will be lifted at this time," an Executive Office spokesman said.
"The indicative date of September 1 for the opening of wet pubs, private members' clubs and audiences returning to theatres has not been ratified by the Executive.
"Officials have engaged with the different stakeholder bodies and no new indicative dates have been set."
It comes as 72 people tested positive for coronavirus in the past 24 hours. Read more
Health Minister Robin Swann also announced this afternoon that the Covid-19 tracing app will be made available to children and young people from next month. Read more
