Coronavirus-related death toll in NI rises to 551

A set of coronavirus testing swabs in a laboratory.
A further six people have also tested positive for Covid-19. Credit: PA

One more person who tested positive for coronavirus in Northern Ireland has sadly died, according to the Department of Health.

It takes the official death toll to 551.

However, the figure is expected to be significantly higher when deaths in all community settings have been accounted for.

A further six people have also tested positive for Covid-19.

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