By Q Radio News
Latest figures from the Department of Health show that there have been five Covid-19 related deaths in Northern Ireland in the past 24 hours.
There have also been a further 1,071 new positive cases of the virus reported in the same period.
NI #COVID19 data has been updated:
— Department of Health (@healthdpt) September 16, 2021
📊1,071 positive cases and sadly, 5 deaths have been reported in the past 24 hours.
💉2,501,235 vaccines administered in total.
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This morning there are 425 Coronavirus patients in hospitals here, 38 of whom are in intensive care.
Latest figures from the Department of Health show that there have been five Covid-19 related deaths in Northern Ireland in the past 24 hours.https://t.co/gH73GYiTtl
— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) September 16, 2021
To date, there have been a total of 2,501,235 vaccines administered in Northern Ireland.

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