Three new Covid deaths in NI

According to the Office for National Statistics about one in 16 in Northern Ireland are likely to have had Covid-19 over the festive period.

Author: Tara MclaughlinPublished 17th Dec 2021

The Department of Health has recorded three more Covid-related deaths in Northern Ireland.

It brings the total death toll to 2945.

1887 more people tested positive for the virus.

There are 312 Covid-positive patients in hospital, 34 in ICU.