Four further covid-19 related deaths and 1,035 positive cases confirmed in NI

By Q Radio News

Four further covid-19 related deaths have been recorded in Northern Ireland in the past 24 hours. 

The Department of Health has also confirmed 1,035 positive cases of the virus in the same period. 

A total of 2,722,452 vaccines have been administered in total in the region. 

The department's full covid-19 dashboard will be updated on Monday. 

NI #COVID19 data has been updated:

📊1,035 positive cases and sadly, 4 deaths have been reported in the past 24 hours.

💉2,722,452 vaccines administered in total.

Vaccines ➡️ https://t.co/Yfa0hHVmRL

The COVID-19 dashboard will be updated on Monday 8 November. pic.twitter.com/mufuxhu7tM

— Department of Health (@healthdpt) November 7, 2021

The latest news comes as Stormont's Health Minister is suing Van Morrison after the singer branded him “very dangerous” over his handling of Covid-19 restrictions.

The legal action focuses on a high-profile incident at the Europa Hotel in Belfast in the summer when Sir Van, a vocal lockdown critic, took to stage and criticised Robin Swann.

The defamation proceedings also cite two subsequent incidents when the singer elaborated on his views on Mr Swann.

https://www.goqradio.com/belfast/news/q-radio-local-news/stormont-health-minister-sues-sir-van-morrison-over-very-dangerous-criticism/

Health Minister Robin Swann during a Stormont press conference earlier this week

The development was first reported by the Sunday Life on Sunday.