by Q Radio News
Two further covid-19 related deaths have been confirmed in Northern Ireland in the past 24 hours by the Department of Health.
It brings the departments death toll to 2,161.
A further 1,402 cases of covid-19 have also been confirmed in the region since yesterday.
NI #COVID19 data has been updated:
— Department of Health (@healthdpt) July 17, 2021
đź“Š1,402 positive cases and sadly, two deaths have been reported in past 24 hours.
đź’‰2,175,046 vaccines administered in total.
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Department of Health dashboard will be updated on Monday 19 July. pic.twitter.com/hOFLpKKbTM
A total of 2,175,046 coronavirus vaccines have been administered in Northern Ireland to date.
The department's dashboard with covid-19 statistics for NI will be updated fully on Monday.
It comes as the Southern Trust has suspended visits at hospitals amid the rising number of covid-19 cases.
It announced last night visits would be suspended until further notice, with exceptions will be made for end of life visiting.
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