By Peter Moor.
The Public Health Agency have announced that there are 110 open and active cases of respiratory infections in Northern Ireland's care homes.
75 of these cases have been confirmed to be COVID-19, whilst the other 35 are being treated as suspected COVID-19 cases.
They also confirmed that 16 suspected or active cases of COVID-19 have now concluded
It has also emerged that 36 resident out of 38 at one particular home have contracted the disease.
The Commissioner for Older People, Eddie Lynch has said he's becoming increasingly worried about incidences of COVID-19 in Northern Ireland's care homes.
Eddie Lynch
The Commissioner has also called for increased testing for both residents and staff in care homes.
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