By Q Radio News
Six people have died after contracting Covid-19 in Northern Ireland in the past 24 hours.
Latest figures from the Department of Health also show there have been a further 1,423 new cases of the virus in the same period.
NI #COVID19 data has been updated:
— Department of Health (@healthdpt) October 20, 2021
📊1,423 positive cases and sadly, 6 deaths have been reported in the past 24 hours.
💉2,593,676 vaccines administered in total.
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There are currently 355 people in hospital with Coronavirus, 33 of whom are in intensive care.
The latest figures from the Department come after Health Minister Robin Swann announced a relaxation of visiting rules in care homes here.
(Six further deaths have been recorded here in the past 24 hours)
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