By Q Radio News
There have been nine further deaths of patients who previously tested positive for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland, the Department of Health said.
Another 1,731 confirmed cases of the virus have been notified in the last 24-hour reporting period.
This morning, there were 529 Covid-19 patients in hospital, with five in intensive care.
On Monday, there were five further Covid-related deaths and 1,204 new cases.
BREAKING: 9 more people have died after contracting Covid-19 in Northern Ireland, according to the latest figures from the Department of Health.
— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) March 29, 2022
A further 1,731 positive cases have been reported in the past 24 hour reporting period. pic.twitter.com/nD9Rx94W8X

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