Six further Covid-19 deaths reported in the past 24 hours

By Q Radio News

Six more people have died in Northern Ireland after contracting covid-19. 

The Department of Health has also reported a further 1,313 positive cases of the virus in the past 24 hours.

The latest figures also show that there are currently 391 people in hospital here with Covid-19, of whom 44 are in Intensive Care.

Breaking: There have been 6 further Covid-19 deaths reported in the past 24 hours.

The Department of Health has also reported a further 1,313 positive cases of the virus. pic.twitter.com/qvqH2qrGZ3

— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) August 31, 2021

Northern Ireland has been battling the highest infection rate in the United Kingdom in recent weeks.

Earlier today deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill announced she has contracted Covid-19.

The Sinn Fein politician tweeted that she is in self-isolation but hopes to return to public duties next week.

I have contracted Covid-19. I am thankful to have had two doses of the vaccine. I’ll remain in self-isolation, and hope to return to my public duties next week. Executive Office Minister Declan Kearney, will take forward Departmental business in the meantime.

— Michelle O’Neill (@moneillsf) August 31, 2021

She wrote: “I have contracted Covid-19. I am thankful to have had two doses of the vaccine.

“I’ll remain in self-isolation, and hope to return to my public duties next week.

“Executive Office Minister Declan Kearney, will take forward Departmental business in the meantime.”