Debate over when step one of the Stormont roadmap will start was put to bed when the leaders of the Executive announced the 'baby steps' on a very lengthy recovery.
However, the main aspects of stage one, allowing groups of four to six people who do not share a household to meet up along with churches opening for private prayer, did not feature.
Nor did opening outdoor spaces and public sports amenities such as golf courses and tennis courts.
Instead it was garden centres and recycling facilities that got the green light.
The R rate, that crucial number that tracks the predicted reproduction rate of the virus now below 0.7, things are looking much more positive in the community than they were several weeks ago.
The same cannot be said for care homes, staff and vulnerable residents still at risk from infection.
Both Arlene Foster and Michelle O'Neill, once again united in how this should be tackled, calling for universal and regular testing of all staff and residents regardless of whether they're symptomatic.
All eyes now on Health Minister Robin Swann, who now seems to be sailing a solo voyage, to put in place life saving measures.
The actions of his department crucial, not only to save lives, but also push down the R rate which will dictate the speed at which recovery can take place.
Both First and Deputy First Minister have said they will announce further changes to the coronavirus restrictions next week.
There is still a lot of anxiety, fear and frustration around the Covid crisis, but for the first time there is a forward trajectory and that can only be a positive development.
