Covid hospital deaths in NI highest since pandemic began

Hospital deaths involving covid-19 hit record highs last week, with 69 occurring in a hospital setting according to the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency’s (NISRA).

According to the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency’s (NISRA) latest statistics the Covid death toll here now stands at 1,333.

It has recorded another 100 Covid related deaths which occurred in the last week, from November 14th to 20th.

Of this total, 605 (57.5%) deaths took place in hospital, 375 (35.6%) in care homes, nine (0.9%) in hospices and 64 (6.1%) at residential addresses or other locations.

Of this total, 789 (59.2%) deaths took place in hospital, 447 (33.5%) in care homes, nine (0.7%) in hospices and 88 (6.6%) at residential addresses or other locations.

The 456 deaths which occurred in care homes and hospices involved 106 separate establishments.

The 69 Covid-19 deaths occurring in hospital this week represents the largest weekly number in this setting since the start of the pandemic in March 2020.

The NISRA figures are based on the information entered on death certificates, completed by medical professionals.

They may or may not have previously tested positive for the virus.

However, the Department of Health’s figures are based on patients having previously tested positive for the virus.

The comparative number of deaths reported daily by the Department of Health to 20th November was 927.