02/11/2020

8 New Coronavirus Deaths Recorded

Coronavirus related deaths have risen to 724 with a further 8 recorded deaths, according to the latest 'dashboard update' from the Department of Health.

According to the figures 493 new positive cases have been reported in the last 24 hours. The total number of cases since the beginning of the pandemic now stands at 39,609.

There are currently 52 coronavirus patients in ICU's in NI, while occupancy rates in NI hospitals is currently 94%.


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