Ten further Covid-19 recorded in Northern Ireland in the past 24 hours

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Wednesday, 15 September 2021 14:16

10 people have died as a result of Covid-19 in the past 24 hours

By Q Radio News

Ten further deaths of patients who had tested positive for Covid-19 have been reported in Northern Ireland.

The Department of Health said there had also been 1,304 new confirmed cases in the last 24-hour reporting period.

On Wednesday morning, there were 426 Covid-19 inpatients in hospital, 36 of whom were in intensive care.

A total of 2,498,979 vaccines have been administered.

NI #COVID19 data has been updated:

📊1,304 positive cases and sadly, 10 deaths have been reported in the past 24 hours.

💉2,498,979 vaccines administered in total.

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— Department of Health (@healthdpt) September 15, 2021

The latest figures come after First Minister Paul Givan said Northern Ireland has plans in place for a winter Covid surge.

Mr Givan said the Executive would be meeting again next week to consider Covid measures amid concerns across the UK that there could be a jump in hospital admissions in the coming months.