NI records 26 more Covid deaths

Latest figures reflect 48 hour reporting period

Dr McMahon expressed his condolences to people who lost loved ones during the pandemic
Author: Tara MclaughlinPublished 2nd Jan 2021

The Department of Health has recorded 26 more Covid-related deaths in a 48 hour period in Northern Ireland.

It brings the total death toll to 1348.

3576 more people tested positive for the virus out of 9351 tests.

There are 483 Covid-positive patients in hospital, 35 in ICU.