By Q Radio news
A further six people have died in Northern Ireland from a Covid-19 related illness in the past 24 hours.
The Department of Health has also reported 1,430 new cases of the virus.
A total of 2,438,420 Covid-19 vaccines had been administered in the region.
1,281,246 are first doses and 1,157,174 are second doses.
LATEST: Six more people have died from a Covid-19 related illness in Northern Ireland in the past 24 hours. The Department of Health has also confirmed 1430 new positive cases of the virus.
— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) August 28, 2021
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