119 more people test positive for Covid-19

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Monday, 24 August 2020 07:06

By Connor Stringer @connor_stringer

By Michael McHugh, PA

One hundred and nineteen more people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland.

No new deaths were announced by the Health Department on Sunday.

Health Minister Robin Swann has recently warned about the danger of infections increasing rapidly.

Robin Swann urged members of the public to comply with social distancing measures

Schools are due to open on Monday.

Stormont recently reduced the numbers who can meet as it tries to contain the virus and police have been asked to focus enforcement in hotspot areas.

From this week indoor gatherings will drop from 10 to six people and outdoor meetings from 30 to 15.

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