By Q Radio News
There have been five further deaths of patients who previously tested positive for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland, the Department of Health said.
Another 1,204 confirmed cases of the virus have been notified in the last 24-hour reporting period.
This morning, there were 481 Covid-19 patients in hospital, with four in intensive care.
On Sunday, there were two further Covid-related deaths and 1,172 new cases.
BREAKING: Five people have died after contracting Covid-19, according to the latest figures from the Department of Health.
— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) March 28, 2022
A further 1,204 positive cases have also been reported in the past 24 hours. pic.twitter.com/xnGaUVMaMB

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