by Q Radio News
There have been no further covid-19 related deaths reported in Northern Ireland in the past 24 hours, according to the Department of Health.
The department's death toll therefore remains at 2,156.
However, 570 cases have been confirmed in the region since yesterday from 3,259 tests.
Meanwhile, a total of 2,089,386 vaccines have been administered in Northern Ireland to date.
As of this morning, there were 43 covid patients being treated in hospital, four of whom are in intensive care.
The hospital system is also operating a 106% capacity or 184 beds over capacity.
The 7 day rate per 100,000 in Northern Ireland is 161.3, the highest since 6th February.
The area with the highest number of cases per 100K is Derry City and Strabane with 366.9.
The lowest is Mid and East Antrim with 68.9.
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