Q Radio News
The Department of Health here has confirmed a further three people have died in Northern Ireland after contracting Covid-19.
The department has also recorded 3,590 new cases of the virus in the past 24 hours.
3,664,503 vaccines have been administered here in total.
The Department of Health says a further three people have died in Northern Ireland after contracting Covid-19. The department has also recorded 3,590 new cases of the virus here in the past 24 hours. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/ebDvX4VUQP
— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) January 29, 2022
The number of Covid-positive patients in hospitals in the Republic has fallen to its lowest level this year - 649, down 58 on Friday's figure.
It compares to 940 two weeks ago and 836 last Saturday.

Dedicated mother and baby unit should open no later than 2029 – minister
Two soldiers ‘lost control’ in fatal shootings in Belfast 50 years ago – coroner
Stormont leaders urge those responsible for ‘devastating’ wildfires ‘to stop’
Teenager killed and child left in critical condition after Belfast road crash
Stormont leaders and chief constable in show of unity against station attack