By Q Radio news
There've been five more Covid-19 related deaths in Northern Ireland in the past 24 hours.
The Department of Health also confirmed 1,875 new positive cases.
On Friday morning there were 383 Covid-positive patients in hospital, with 45 in intensive care.
Official figures show 36 deaths involving covid-19 occurred in Northern Ireland last week.
The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency - has now recorded a total of 3 thousand, 1 hundred and 40 coronavirus related deaths up until the 20th of August.
In comparison, the Department of Health reported 2 thousand, 2 hundred and 91 fatalities during the same period.
There've been five more Covid-19 related deaths in Northern Ireland in the past 24 hours. The Department of Health also confirmed 1,875 new positive cases. pic.twitter.com/DzVrluYE1D
— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) August 27, 2021
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